open letter
noun
: a published letter of protest or appeal usually addressed to an individual but intended for the general public
Examples of open letter in a Sentence
In an open letter to the company, a citizens' group implored company executives to reconsider their decision to close the factory.
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The actor denied these allegations in an open letter later that year.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2024
In the open letter Englehart defended the changes as a part of the evolution of her thinking on how best to protect the planet.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2024
In the open letter Englehart defended the changes as a part of the evolution of her thinking on how best to protect the planet.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for open letter
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“Open letter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20letter. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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