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open

[oh-puhn] / ˈoʊ pən /










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Financial markets are not yet convinced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open, despite Iran’s declaration Friday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

And while American open-source development stalled amid regulatory uncertainty, Chinese open models filled the vacuum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“Your legacy is now permanently etched in the stunning galleries that will open to the public very soon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

To actually keep the Strait of Hormuz open for the long haul, a lot of uneasy conditions will have to be met to the satisfaction of a slew of global stakeholders.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

When I open it, memories wash over me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam