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Recent Examples of open-ended
Sanding that motivation down into a more kid-friendly and open-ended spectacle, this adaptation doesn’t broaden Orwell’s message so much as empty it.
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
Holding back or keeping things open-ended slows momentum right now.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Such walkouts frequently have a beginning and end date, but Local 99’s strike would be open-ended — which means school would be indefinitely closed by the three-union solidarity walkout.
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Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Second, all events in the campaign are locked to specific car classes before first completion, which will be music to the ears of anyone who ever thought these games were too directionless and open-ended to invite any tension or purpose.
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Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
8 Apr. 2026
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
Holding back or keeping things open-ended slows momentum right now.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Such walkouts frequently have a beginning and end date, but Local 99’s strike would be open-ended — which means school would be indefinitely closed by the three-union solidarity walkout.
—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Second, all events in the campaign are locked to specific car classes before first completion, which will be music to the ears of anyone who ever thought these games were too directionless and open-ended to invite any tension or purpose.
—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-ended
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Giavara seeks profits from the movie and unspecified damages, plus a court order naming him as a writer of the film.
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An unspecified number of structures have been affected by the fire.
Adjective
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There is disagreement between the supervisors over whether the resolution was indefinite or just for this last month.
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The Judgment Fund is a permanent, indefinite appropriation that Congress has enacted to allow the government to pay out settlements without needing separate congressional approval for each one.
Adjective
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The shorts also have a zipper and flap pocket on either hip to store your small belongings, and it’s built with an elastic waistband and drawstring for an adjustable fit.
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To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-ended. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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