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openness

[oh-puhn-nis] / ˈoʊ pən nɪs /




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Seeing the accumulation of other people’s innermost desires in the trees — and given that the wishes are uncovered — lends the work an openness and accessibility that can be therapeutic, Loyer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Residents living close to the North Korean border expressed hope for greater openness from Pyongyang.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Sophie hopes for greater awareness from employers in the future, and openness to learn more about it.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Yuan settlement in goods and commodity trade has risen sharply, accelerating amid the conflict in the Middle East, with Iran and the United Arab Emirates signaling openness to yuan transactions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

I wonder if he sees that this openness hides the fact that he is hidden.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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