open doors for
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: to give special opportunities to (someone)
Being the daughter of the famous actor opened doors for her in Hollywood.
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Since then, the 65-year-old has been using her position to open doors for other women, creating more history in the process.
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Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Dec. 2022
The milestone could open doors for investment and new excitement around 3D tissue printing, potentially paving the way for new therapies in regenerative medicine.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 2 June 2022
To navigate an inclusive path forward, the state is working with tribal and other partners to open doors for new users.
—Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2022
Will this look open doors for him though in terms of future collabs or TV spots?
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2022
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Christopher Muther, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Dec. 2022
The milestone could open doors for investment and new excitement around 3D tissue printing, potentially paving the way for new therapies in regenerative medicine.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 2 June 2022
To navigate an inclusive path forward, the state is working with tribal and other partners to open doors for new users.
—Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2022
Will this look open doors for him though in terms of future collabs or TV spots?
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2022
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“Open doors for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20doors%20for. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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