in the open
Example Sentences
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“Since February 2016, it has moved in the open for all to see.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The official statistics are essentially the number of people sleeping or about to bed down in the open air or in buildings not designated for habitation, such as car parks, on a single night.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The port became known as the "dock of shame" after more than 2,500 migrants slept there in the open or under makeshift shelters during a surge in arrivals in 2020.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The findings were published in the open access journal ZooKeys.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
“Friends would. Just like you noticed my expression at the table this morning. But now that we’ve been straightforward, things are out in the open and there’s no awkwardness. Isn’t that a relief?”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
