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Recent Examples of open-ended
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.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
Cyrus is similarly open-ended about acting.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has asked the Heat for something from the game but left it open-ended for the Heat and Adebayo to decide.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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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.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
Cyrus is similarly open-ended about acting.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame has asked the Heat for something from the game but left it open-ended for the Heat and Adebayo to decide.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for open-ended
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-ended
Adjective
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The robbers made off with an unspecified amount of money from the register, and fled north on the nearby residential Campbell Avenue, police said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Frankie Valli has cancelled his remaining concerts for 2026, citing unspecified health issues.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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To control the tension outside, Newark’s mayor issued an indefinite curfew around the facility.—
NPR,
NPR,
1 June 2026
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Destiny players will get to experience these additions for the indefinite future.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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That's evident in aerodynamic features like the front side spoilers, five-position adjustable rear wing, hood duct, and fender ducts.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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An insulated beverage holder keeps drinks cool, while a large zippered storage pocket and adjustable armrests add convenience for camping, tailgating beach days and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-ended. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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