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reopen

[ree-oh-puhn] / riˈoʊ pən /


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Dozens of world leaders were discussing how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a videoconference on Friday when a murmur went up among the presidents and prime ministers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Investors have grown increasingly confident that the U.S. and Iran will eventually reach a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, enabling oil and other commodities to move freely again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

But he plans to try to reopen dialogue with neighbouring Niger where the sovereignist military junta has been openly hostile to Benin.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Macron said in early March that France and its allies were preparing a "defensive" mission to reopen the strategically vital waterway.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Stop & Shop never bothered to reopen the branch.

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson