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openness

[oh-puhn-nis] / ˈoʊ pən nɪs /




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That openness may be partly because the attack was highly visible and affected students directly.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Iran has expressed openness to discussing its nuclear program, easing its earlier resistance, the people added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“When I think about the people who just had this incredible openness to talent, I see their mammoth contribution to making America true to itself.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“So everybody’s connected, and that’s what’s exploited in these conspiracy stories. It’s made to look nefarious. It’s preying on the openness of science and shutting that down.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

She responded to his openness and sincerity and his relaxed, easy-going spirit.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby




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