open mind

noun

: a willingness to listen to or accept different ideas or opinions
I know it's different, but try to keep an open mind.

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Keeping an open mind and leading by example is key when adapting to fast-paced, high-growth roles, according to New Balance executive Gemma Rhodes. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 Weiss, who also managed the Colorado Rockies from 2013 to 2016, brings an open mind to his old school. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 With the portals and time travel, the story requires an open mind. — Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026 Judge William Sullivan dismissed the jury with instructions to return tomorrow with an open mind for closing arguments. — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for open mind

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“Open mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20mind. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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