open mind
noun
: a willingness to listen to or accept different ideas or opinions
I know it's different, but try to keep an open mind.
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This will likely put a damper on your plans, so keep an open mind.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Everyone knows the Nuggets are exploring options, poking around, keeping an open mind.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2025
Melton asked committee members to keep an open mind when addressing the issue.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
In an interview with The Mercury News, Mayor Matt Mahan said that Pandori and Salas were two of the names that jumped out to him as good fits to fill the position but would keep an open mind.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Everyone knows the Nuggets are exploring options, poking around, keeping an open mind.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2025
Melton asked committee members to keep an open mind when addressing the issue.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
In an interview with The Mercury News, Mayor Matt Mahan said that Pandori and Salas were two of the names that jumped out to him as good fits to fill the position but would keep an open mind.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Open mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20mind. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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