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Recent Examples of open-ended
The latest strike was open-ended and lasted four weeks.
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Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Each subject and approach is an ongoing concern left intentionally open-ended, and never contained within a single project, title or grouping.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The strike is open-ended until the health care giant and union alliance reach a contract agreement.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
What once felt open-ended now feels finite.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
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Sacbee.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Each subject and approach is an ongoing concern left intentionally open-ended, and never contained within a single project, title or grouping.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The strike is open-ended until the health care giant and union alliance reach a contract agreement.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
What once felt open-ended now feels finite.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for open-ended
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-ended
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One occupant of a vehicle was taken to an unspecified hospital with injuries, state police said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The attack sparked a fire at a warehouse facility of an unspecified logistics company, and another fire on a dry-cargo vessel flying a foreign flag several miles from the shore, Slyusar said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2026
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Professionals in Mexico’s arts community had protested the initially vague plans to export the collection of 160 artworks, seemingly for an indefinite period of time, to the Santander bank’s new cultural center, the Faro Santander.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The team conducted an investigation that identified the individual who bought the tickets, who was informed of the indefinite ban.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the team has also built a wearable back support device that combines soft materials with adjustable assistance.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Coach Waverly Natural Grain Leather Shoulder Bag has an adjustable strap to convert into a crossbody, and it’s marked down in the prettiest, spring-y shade of green.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-ended. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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