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[oh-puhn] / ˈoʊ pən /










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Water safety experts gave BBC News some simple tips for how to stay safe when swimming in open water.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Also, having large frontal areas with an open cargo bed, the typical pickup design generates high aerodynamic drag, a factor that increases consumption proportional to the square of the velocity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

The 176 changes unveiled Thursday directly target overseas Cubans, inviting them to open companies on the island, buy chunks of state enterprises and develop tourist infrastructure, among other opportunities.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

The $7.9-billion project is expected to open for service between 2035 and 2037, according to Metro.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Nate looks up at the sound of the door creaking open, tosses his fringe of hair out of his eyes.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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