open-ended

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Recent Examples of open-ended Known for its hands-on STEM and sensory toys, the company's open-ended learning tools are frequently used in schools and therapy settings alike—and with good reason. Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 August Fletcher, a writer from California, interested in an open-ended stay starting the first of July, not sure how long, definitely a month, but possibly until September. September. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 7 May 2025 After six and a half months on strike, about 2,400 Kaiser Permanente workers throughout Southern California will vote Thursday on a new tentative contract, potentially returning to their jobs after launching an open-ended strike on Oct. 21, 2024. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 May 2025 That's an open-ended question that is being fielded and answered by many around the country. Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for open-ended
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Adjective
  • After the test-firing, ground crews rolled the ship back to the Starship production site a few miles away, only to return the vehicle to the test stand Wednesday for unspecified testing.
    John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2025
  • The lawsuit seeks a jury trial and an unspecified amount of money for damages.
    Katie Langford, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • This is a non-immigrant visa that allows multiple entries and indefinite stays in the Philippines.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • Also, by ensuring that college players can’t pursue long-term or indefinite careers in college football, the rules allegedly distinguish college sports as distinct from minor league sports.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 May 2025

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“Open-ended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open-ended. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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