reopen

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Congressional Democrats sent a letter earlier this month opposing the possibility that it could reopen as an immigrant detention facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Crude jumped one percent Wednesday amid dimming prospects of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of world oil passes.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The escalation could further complicate ongoing negotiations to end the war and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

A shaky ceasefire is just about holding but a deal to end the conflict and reopen the strait remains unfinished.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“The diary, Riddle’s diary, the one giving instructions on how to reopen the Chamber of Secrets.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling