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[oh-puhn] / ˈoʊ pən /










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He noted that progress in AI, computing, and open collaborative science is making this kind of research increasingly possible.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

That decision could also open the floodgates, with schools using those entities to circumvent the cap.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The official statistics are essentially the number of people sleeping or about to bed down in the open air or in buildings not designated for habitation, such as car parks, on a single night.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

That could open the door for a rotation toward those with steadier cash flows, reasonable valuations, recognizable brands, and clear paths to margin recovery.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

When I open my door, there’s stillness in the hallway.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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