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[oh-puhn] / ˈoʊ pən /










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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

They eventually found a first aid kit to treat his open wound, but there was only a single bandage.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Early in the event, the company made a number of changes to improve its software that are fairly typical for the event, including adjustments to make apps open more quickly or improving speedy photo transfers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

As impressive as that sounds, the stock was falling 3% in early European trading and its American depositary receipts were pointing 1.8% lower ahead of the open.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

She has bouts of fever and open sores.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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