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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 person might be in a more open-minded celebratory mood and be receptive to trying out AI in this context.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
But like the Guardians, Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, teams with similar payrolls, Pittsburgh intends to stay open-minded on all possibilities, the source said.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
Sponsors are more open-minded about that, the banker adds.
—Kimberly Chin, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
As the planet of growth and optimism, Jupiter’s journey through Gemini encourages open-minded exploration, emphasizing the joy of learning and sharing at an intellectual level.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
But like the Guardians, Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, teams with similar payrolls, Pittsburgh intends to stay open-minded on all possibilities, the source said.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
Sponsors are more open-minded about that, the banker adds.
—Kimberly Chin, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
As the planet of growth and optimism, Jupiter’s journey through Gemini encourages open-minded exploration, emphasizing the joy of learning and sharing at an intellectual level.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Plates heaped with rice and aromatic curries showcase the island’s culinary riches, while orange king coconuts are cracked open and offered as a sweet, refreshing balm to the humid heat.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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For how long remains to be seen and is open to interpretation.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 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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While audiences were somewhat receptive — giving it a 74% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes — critics were far less kind, slamming the film with a 16% critics score.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Two years later, Abbott will be working with a more conservative House that may be more receptive to the idea of school vouchers.Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
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Zoom out: The Sixteen Thirty Fund acts as a clearinghouse for progressive causes, funneling unrestricted money — around $400 million in the 2020 campaign, according to the New York Times — to various organizations.Hans Nichols, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
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The two used a parliamentary move to attempt to force a full vote in the council, but the Johnson administration’s campaign with progressive allies and immigration advocates succeeded at beating back the legislation.Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 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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There, unconventional thinkers took advantage of a collapsing market.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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Break Routine: Explore unconventional locations to make the experience more memorable.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The style felt like a vintage find from the 1940s, but with modern construction.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
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History and museums are well within reach, walkability is a massive perk and modern food and hospitality turn this small city into a true foodie destination.Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
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Along with the Wooster Group, Robert Wilson and Mabou Mines, Foreman extended the radical traditions of the Living Theater and the 1960s collectives that followed.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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For Asia, far more than a radical deviation from existing U.S. foreign policy, Trump’s return to power amplifies and accelerates a trend that has been underway since the Vietnam era.Bilahari Kausikan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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