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wide-open

[wahyd-oh-puhn] / ˈwaɪdˈoʊ pən /
ADJECTIVE
lacking strict enforcement of laws
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ADJECTIVE
opened to the full extent
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Sinner's second-round loss to Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo blew the draw wide open, before 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic's early exit guaranteed a first-time men's major winner.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The season started with Liverpool looking gung-ho and wide open.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“Industry” “With a number of the usual suspects not in contention this year, the runway is wide open for new shows like ‘Pluribus’ and ‘Task’ to pick up nominations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Jones describes two scenarios for when a Familiar’s owner comes home: In the first, the person bends down with arms wide open, ready for a hug.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

This door he leaves wide open to the night air.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers




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