open secret

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Definition of open secretnext
as in ancient history

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Recent Examples of open secret Terry is a successful and sleazy Hollywood producer whose sexuality is a bit of an open secret, as is his predilection for younger men. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026 The destruction of unsold inventory is an open secret in fashion, even though exposure of the practice inevitably sparks public outrage. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 Distillation is an open secret among rivals in the US tech sector. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 July 2026 How online sleuths impact reality TV The open secret of reality TV is that the producers control the narrative. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for open secret
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ancient history
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  • On the other hand, 2022 is ancient history, and Dykes is 15-16 in the Big 12 since then.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Alongside the keen sport and film interests of some members of the group, there were two people who had studied ancient history and were looking for an in-depth visit of some archaeological sites.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of ancient history

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