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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Keep an open mind, but don’t say yes simply because the energy is exciting.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
But with slight detours, an open mind and a critical eye, the ambitious walker can see all the ways the president has pushed to remake the capital.
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Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Jenkins’ journey was to go from listening with suspicion to listening with an open mind.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Tony Leung Chiu-wai opened the international jury press conference for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival‘s main competition promising to approach the Golden Goblet selection with an open mind – and, where needed, to argue his case.
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Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
But with slight detours, an open mind and a critical eye, the ambitious walker can see all the ways the president has pushed to remake the capital.
—
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Jenkins’ journey was to go from listening with suspicion to listening with an open mind.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
Tony Leung Chiu-wai opened the international jury press conference for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival‘s main competition promising to approach the Golden Goblet selection with an open mind – and, where needed, to argue his case.
—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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“Open mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20mind. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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