be open

Example Sentences

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The Park Service is interested in exploring ways to improve the success of its restoration projects and would be open to trying soil mycorrhizal treatment, a spokesperson wrote in an email.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“As casting directors,” concludes Hool, “we need to be open to finding people anywhere.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The polls will be open between 07:00 BST and 22:00 BST on Thursday 7 May, with results expected to follow on Friday and over the weekend.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Starboard says in its letter that Dynatrace’s board should be open to all paths to maximize shareholder value.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Around that same time, the Arkansas Board of Education surprised us all by saying that seven state junior colleges would now be open to our undergraduate students.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals