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  • present participle of open.
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opening

[oh-puh-ning] / ˈoʊ pə nɪŋ /




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Last month, the High Court said the opening of the facility should be halted after a rights group opened a case alleging it posed "grave and imminent risks" to public health.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Sheinbaum said earlier that the opening match was "guaranteed," though the left-leaning leader again ruled out using police to repress the demonstrations.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

When the contract matures, the employee can sell shares and pay the taxes or extend the strategy by opening another contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Maybe it’s the local pool opening on Memorial Day weekend.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

When we came in, Noorvik was opening a box with a pry bar.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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