standing/open invitation

noun

: an invitation that says one is always welcome
You have a standing/open invitation to visit us any time.

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At the time, Gracie — who was making a name for himself in Hollywood as a stunt coordinator and celebrity trainer — was getting attention for his open invitation to fight anyone in the US for $100,000, Thomsen says. Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 28 May 2026 The short answer is yes for the same reason above—plus mice see the plumbing and electrical openings around your dishwasher as an open invitation. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 22 May 2026 Depriving your grass of sufficient water can be an open invitation to the growth of drought-tolerant weeds. David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 May 2026 Canham held an open invitation to his players to deliver a presentation to the team on any worthwhile topic. Zack Meisel, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for standing/open invitation

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“Standing/open invitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standing%2Fopen%20invitation. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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