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[oh-puhn] / ˈoʊ pən /










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The message has been clear: Set open pathways for innovation and avoid federal gatekeeping.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Said defensive coordinator Chris Shula: “Would love to have him back — with open arms.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The country's biggest union, Unia, also warned the initiative would weaken labour protections, abolish rules barring discrimination between resident and foreign employees and "open the door wide to wage dumping".

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A planned L3Harris rocket-motor factory expansion near Lockheed’s assembly plant won’t open for another year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

At last, the true story of Phineas Gage is out in the open.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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