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Recent Examples of open-ended
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
The meeting was preliminary and left open-ended exactly what will make it into the bill, but the decision breathes new life into passing a version of the SAVE America Act alongside funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
Cyrus is similarly open-ended about acting.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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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.
—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
8 Apr. 2026
The meeting was preliminary and left open-ended exactly what will make it into the bill, but the decision breathes new life into passing a version of the SAVE America Act alongside funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
Cyrus is similarly open-ended about acting.
—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-ended
Adjective
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For their part, the Iranians will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, provide for an unspecified mechanism for disposing of its enriched uranium and pledge to not pursue a nuclear weapon in the future.
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Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an unusual warning Sunday to unspecified voices in Iran pressing for a return to conflict.
Adjective
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Arcadia police said that the intersection of Duarte Road and Sunset Boulevard would be closed for an indefinite amount of time as the investigation got underway.
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As of now, Sony is not doing that, and the coming layoffs would make that essentially impossible for the indefinite future.
Adjective
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The headband is flexible for a perfect fit, and the adjustable earcups have plush cushioning to prevent pinching.
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Its three-in-one design is a huge win for people like adjustable pillows but don't want to store leftover fills or inserts.
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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-ended. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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