into the open

Example Sentences

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Just over a month later, secrets of another element of Wasserman’s personal life burst into the open.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

An ongoing feud within the Beckham family finally exploded into the open in late January, fuelling debates about adult children going "NC" - no contact - with their parents.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Spindel said some of the dynamic of Powell’s feelings about Warsh spilled into the open at Powell’s press conference last Wednesday, Spindel said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 31, 2026

In the latest snafu involving driverless cars, a man who jumped into the open trunk of a Waymo taxi — only to be stuck there — became the subject of a viral social media video.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

I could see them leaning far out into the open air, hours from flight.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk