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opens

  • present tense form of open (3rd person singular).

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But Jackson’s concurrence opens a window into the sequel, one in which my ancestors’ suffering is remembered no longer only for what it endured, but for the constitutional promise it made possible.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026

"Sometimes I like to just hide in the shadows," she says as the record opens.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Every time she opens it, she says, “I am taken back in time and marvel at how great my life is to have traveled so much with my husband and son.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The kitchen opens up to the high-ceiling living and dining areas, which feel expansive, welcoming and luxurious.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Bubbe opens an eye, squinting against the sun.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler