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[oh-puhn] / ˈoʊ pən /










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She added that it was "obviously very unusual" to open inquests nearly a year after the death.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

One club for tractor enthusiasts is open only to those who have a green John Deere model.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Dodgers backdated the IL move to Monday, so Smith will be eligible to return June 19, when the Dodgers open a three-game home series against the Orioles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"His eyes were open but he was fitting and unresponsive, he didn't know we were there," his mother told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I yank the door open and march out to the hallway.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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