into the open

Example Sentences

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Bass brought that critique out into the open during a Politico event last week.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Utility company Con Edison said a passing truck likely dislodged the manhole’s cover about 12 minutes before Gocaj parked her car and fell into the open shaft.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

What it requires instead are more explicit rules on corruption, stronger political parties and greater confidence in voters’ ability to judge the extent of others’ influence when it is brought into the open.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 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

The smells of breakfast wafted up the steps and into the open door of his bedroom.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova