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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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Example Sentences

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A row of counter seats along a wide-open window gives its patrons a ringside seat to watch street life go by.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The allegations surface at a crucial moment in the wide-open primary race to replace outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, and to lead the nation's most populous state, just weeks before voters receive postal ballots.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

It didn’t hurt that May had been uniquely trained to spot undervalued talent—a skill that took on new importance in the wide-open world of the transfer portal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

That protection is the main reason why social media companies can facilitate wide-open discussion online.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

His eyes had a wide-open look of astonishment and his waxy skin gleamed in the electric light.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan