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Recent Examples of open-ended
In Gallup’s open-ended question, 2% in March volunteered taxes as the country’s most important problem.
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Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The open-ended question yielded a range of responses: 10 percent pointed to Ocasio-Cortez, 9 percent said former Vice President Kamala Harris, 8 percent said Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and 6 percent said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.).
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
The Sims uniquely tapped into open-ended gameplay, custom characterization, and social simulations in ways previous sandbox games never had.
—Melanie Curry, Refinery29, 28 Mar. 2025
With analysis breakdowns of the offensive and defensive depth charts in the can, The Observer can now take a look at some notable holes in the special teams unit, including an open-ended slot at kicker.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
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Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The open-ended question yielded a range of responses: 10 percent pointed to Ocasio-Cortez, 9 percent said former Vice President Kamala Harris, 8 percent said Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and 6 percent said House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.).
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
The Sims uniquely tapped into open-ended gameplay, custom characterization, and social simulations in ways previous sandbox games never had.
—Melanie Curry, Refinery29, 28 Mar. 2025
With analysis breakdowns of the offensive and defensive depth charts in the can, The Observer can now take a look at some notable holes in the special teams unit, including an open-ended slot at kicker.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-ended
Adjective
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Saylor also wrote that the student's record record wouldn't be updated based solely on an unspecified finding in the National Crime Information Center that resulted in her termination.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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According to news reports citing a now-disabled GoFundMe page, Stacy began experiencing unspecified medical problems in 2013 after the birth of her first daughter, Piper.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Films from Thor: Ragnarok's Taika Waititi and Wonder Woman's Patty Jenkins appear to be on indefinite hold.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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There is a 90-day pause in place for most countries before new tariffs hit, though tariffs for Chinese goods are now as high as 145%. FTZs enable U.S. importers and manufacturers to store imports of finished goods for an indefinite amount of time without paying trade duties.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-ended. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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