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wide-open

[wahyd-oh-puhn] / ˈwaɪdˈoʊ pən /
ADJECTIVE
lacking strict enforcement of laws
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ADJECTIVE
opened to the full extent
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The allegations surface at a crucial moment in the wide-open primary race to replace outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, and to lead the nation's most populous state, just weeks before voters receive postal ballots.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

But when Boozer tried to throw a pass across half-court to a wide-open teammate, Demary’s outstretched hand deflected the ball and began to make the miracle possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

That protection is the main reason why social media companies can facilitate wide-open discussion online.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Gray Davis was a huge underdog who prevailed in a wide-open 1998 contest.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Every once in a while, the view out the window changed from woods, thick with pine trees and ferns and moss-covered rocks, to a wide-open view of the mountains stretching on forever in the distance.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor