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as in open
willing to consider new or different ideas
all I ask is that you try to be open-minded when we present our suggestions
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as in liberal
not bound by traditional ways or beliefs
younger people are often more open-minded on social and political issues
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Recent Examples of open-minded
The players in camp appreciate Pochettino’s open-minded approach.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Read more Fetterman’s approach to Trump stirs speculation Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-Pa.) open-minded approach to President-elect Trump is fueling questions about his motives and vexing some of his fellow Democrats.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
As for the personal growth aspect of Kennedy’s parenting philosophy, being open-minded enough to reflect on your own behavior, motivations and expectations as a parent can be difficult.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Multiple Democrats have taken an open-minded approach to Trump following his election victory.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Read more Fetterman’s approach to Trump stirs speculation Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-Pa.) open-minded approach to President-elect Trump is fueling questions about his motives and vexing some of his fellow Democrats.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
As for the personal growth aspect of Kennedy’s parenting philosophy, being open-minded enough to reflect on your own behavior, motivations and expectations as a parent can be difficult.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
Multiple Democrats have taken an open-minded approach to Trump following his election victory.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for open-minded
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Betts and Woodward have toured open fields throughout the Los Angeles area with Dodger Stadium still under repair.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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This will include raiding schools, hospitals and workplaces — all open fields for raids.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Feb. 2025
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This Carter button, in the campaign’s signature green, summed up their politically balanced ticket: Deep South partnered with far North, appealing to liberal and conservative Democrats alike.—
Bill Marsh,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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South Korea’s conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol — weakened after the liberal opposition retained control in an April election -– astonished the country by declaring martial law in a late-night announcement on Dec. 3.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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There are also signs human patients of the future might be receptive to that alternative.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
7 Feb. 2025
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Ashe’s revelation and HIV/AIDS advocacy helped break through the longstanding stigma and fear surrounding the disease, leveraging his status as a familiar sports star to help politicians and everyday people become more receptive to public discussion of the disease.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Feb. 2025
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Neither wanted to talk to IndieWire about the rapidly rising controversy (Leone didn’t respond to our request either), but their progressive views have been readily visible online for months.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 Feb. 2025
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The energetic resistance movement that emerged to oppose Mr. Trump’s 2016 election — and that delivered Democrats the House in a 2018 landslide — made progressive aspirations for racial and gender equity seem more within reach.—
Shane Goldmacher,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Intelligent, beautiful, 18 to 25, broad-minded, sensitive, affectionate.—
Adrienne Raphel,
New York Times,
25 Nov. 2024
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Zweig is characteristically perceptive on the subject: Obviously, a week after Hitler had come to power the idea of monstrous events such as the burning and public execration of books, to become fact a few months later, was still beyond the comprehension of broad-minded people.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
25 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday, Netanyahu praised Mr. Trump for having unconventional ideas.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2025
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The parents who really understood this embraced sometimes unconventional strategies that prioritized curiosity, a love for learning, and emotional intelligence over societal expectations.—
Reem Raouda, Contributor,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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One of the worst debris flows in modern California history occurred when a river of mud and rock flowed through Montecito in January 2018, killing 23 people and destroying at least 130 homes.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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The modern era candidates were voted from 15 down to seven in the final stage, instead of five in past years.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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There have been murmurs around the league about potential radical changes to the NBA’s rulebook — ranging from eliminating the corner three to adding a four-point line or even reducing the number of free throws awarded on three-point shooting fouls from three to two.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2025
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During the hearing, Kennedy’s more radical views on vaccines and infectious disease did come up.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2025
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