open for (someone)

idiom

: to perform before (the main performer at a concert, show, etc.)

Examples of open for (someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bunnies in plastic bag tossed out car window in Macomb County, rescued by deputy Motivated to keep these precious pups flowing into loving homes, Detroit Animal Care and Control at 7401 Chrysler Drive is open for adoptions every day from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through May 15. Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024 Meanwhile, Ayo Edebiri, last year’s supporting comedy actress winner, has shifted to lead, leaving the field open for her acting colleagues including Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott, and Molly Gordon, all worthy of nominations, who are praying not to vote-split. Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 May 2024 That investigator, said Becky Tucker, was needed for homicide investigations, leaving their case open for months as the suspect roamed free. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024 How that’s changing in Miami-Dade The CEO said The Living Room is an alternative to hospitalization for those not considered to be a risk to themselves or others, and will increase access to care while also helping hospitals keep beds open for those with more severe illness. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024 Work will take place during two-hour blocks between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 27-31, with 50 volunteer spots open for each block. Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 2 May 2024 How to register for the Flying Pig While the 10K, Flying Pig relay, Flying Fur and the Skyline Chili 3-Way and 4-Way Challenges are sold out, registration is still open for the full marathon, half-marathon, 5K, Fifty West Mile, Flying Piglet, 26th mile and PigAbilities. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 2 May 2024 Most commercial amenities and services will remain open from May 15 through Oct. 15 and the North Rim's gates will remain open for day use through Nov. 30 or whenever winter conditions force its closure. Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024 By August 2019, only eight schools remained open for enrollment owned by a new foundation. Gillian Brassil, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2024

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“Open for (someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20for%20%28someone%29. Accessed 9 May. 2024.

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