Example Sentences

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But culturally, society has been opening up and the country is trying to develop its economy beyond a reliance on oil.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

Christopher has been opening for Mooney on the “Real Me / Fake Me” tour.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

Tend, a boutique dental chain, has been opening offices in retail space in urban areas, where rents can be 20 percent below prepandemic levels.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2022

But the announcements come as LucasFilm has been opening up and working with notable developers on upcoming licensed games.

From The Verge • Jan. 25, 2022

I'm very much afraid some one has been opening a book and this river has got out.'

From The Magic City by Millar, H. R. (Harold Robert)