throw open
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The idea was to throw open the door to more countries, no matter how small, to play on the game’s biggest stage—which is exactly what happened.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
On Thursday, lawmakers gave their initial backing to plans to throw open the oil sector to private investors, paving the way for the return of US energy majors.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
More than 30 museums across Southern California will throw open their doors on March 23, and the price of admission will be free.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 29, 2024
“Suzanne understood entertaining, how to throw open the doors of a house and make people comfortable,” Mr. Owens said.
From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2023
I didn’t know anyone was coming over, but when I throw open the door, Imam Malik is standing there with Sumaiya.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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