reopen

Example Sentences

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Nordic officials worried that the mere mention of Norway, home of the Nobel Peace Prize, could reopen a sore wound.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

Jarvis said the level of the next cap, which will take effect on 1 October, largely depends on whether a peace deal can hold and how quickly the strait can fully reopen.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

“Core business remains solid in the face of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Cautiously optimistic that a deal will be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz,” one senior executive told the Institute for Supply Management.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Tehran committed to make its best efforts to reopen the strait after its attacks during the war halted traffic through the strategic oil export route.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

One by one, each of them asked her to let the fighting pits reopen.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin