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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a was open" is not correct in written English.
It appears to be a fragment and lacks clarity or context, making it unusable as it stands.
Example: "The door was open, allowing a cool breeze to enter the room."
Alternatives: "an opening was present" or "a gap was visible."
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This article was amended on 11 June 2014 because the original said Gallery A was open on Sundays.
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A Koran was open to a prayer.
A magazine was open on the table.
A seat was open for my son.
A hydrant was open on 7th Ave.
A bed was open.
A church that was open!
Claims (a)–(d) are open to a variety of objections.
A sugar refinery was opened in 1978.
In 1808 a commercial port was opened.
Then a meatpacking facility was opened up.
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