left open

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"If something happens to my reindeer, like them getting out, it's going to be heartbreaking for me," he said of the risk of gates being left open.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Then last week, the DOJ said it was closing the investigation as the Fed’s inspector general undertakes an inquiry into the renovations — though the Justice Department left open the possibility of restarting its probe.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

But many have also left open the possibility that prices could run even higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Statements from Iranian officials and state-linked outlets have left open the possibility that elements of the proposal are still under review, while some reports frame the response as an outright refusal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The sill of a window left open in the living room is soaked, streaked with mud, as are the bills and books and papers piled on it.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri