opened

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The mine opened in 2012 on a licence permitting the extraction of 92,500 tonnes of coal over four-and-a-half years.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But when Staples Center opened in 1999 and the Lakers and Kings left the Forum, collections fell from about $700,000 to $225,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Four families opened up about the experience—and finances—of later-in-life parenthood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Armenia's Investigative Committee said it had opened 59 criminal cases over alleged electoral violations -- including people casting multiple ballots -- and detained nine.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

We were almost asleep when the door opened, and the light of a lantern danced into the room.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo