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wide open

[wahyd-oh-puhn] / ˈwaɪdˈoʊ pən /














wide-open
ADJECTIVE
lacking strict enforcement of laws
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ADJECTIVE
opened to the full extent
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The defeat throws the men's draw wide open, with Djokovic now having his best chance in recent memory at a record 25th Grand Slam.

From BBC • May 28, 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

Nevada has emerged as a prime location for data centers, in part due to the wide open, undeveloped acreage available for construction.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

But the important part is he knew nobody, had no connections, no family ties, no history, and the whole system was wide open to him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

He laughed, his mouth wide open like a barn door.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce




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