Example Sentences

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Without remarkable diplomatic breakthroughs, it is hard to see it reopening any time soon.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Prediction markets, however, assign very little probability to Hormuz reopening by the end of this month — an 11% chance on Polymarket.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

He also called for expanded economic cooperation, citing the recent reopening of border crossings and transport links.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I was at the reopening of the Thomas Mann House, shut down for months of cleaning after it had miraculously survived the Palisades fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"The newly decorated restaurant, Hoo's On First, the eatery of athletes, will hold its grand reopening on Sunday. Specialty of the day: fruited sea bass on purple waves."

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin