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Recent Examples of open-ended
Davie on Thursday suggested that the next charter should be considered as an open-ended rather than a 10-year foundation for the BBC.
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 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
The latest strike was open-ended and lasted four weeks.
—Sacbee.com, 23 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
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Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 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
The latest strike was open-ended and lasted four weeks.
—Sacbee.com, 23 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
See All Example Sentences for open-ended
Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-ended
Adjective
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Harrison was held without bond and is being represented by an unspecified public defender.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Apr. 2026
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The unspecified container landed in a car park, where the fire went out.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yes, the Lakers are beginning this tournament seriously hampered by the indefinite absences of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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While the show aired its fourth season in November 2025, production on a fifth season is on an indefinite pause.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An adjustable interior drawstring makes for a customizable fit, too.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The portable treadmill is designed to fit easily into your space, turning any room into a walking track with adjustable incline, remote control, and a display for tracking distance and calories.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-ended. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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