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leave open the possibility of

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leave open the possibility of something/doing something
to not prevent something from happening. The spokesman left open the possibility of another meeting before the Israeli leader left Washington.
Usage notes: also used with that: His retirement leaves open the possibility that a new judge will be appointed this year. followed by "of" in nearly 50% of cites, more than anything else; also exists as "hold/keep" open the possibility, but freq are 0.8/0.3 respectively--SL, 1/03
Related vocabulary: leave something open
See also: leave, open


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Colletti said the Dodgers are finished with this year's paper-thin free-agent market, but he did leave open the possibility of more movement via trade.
L.A. FEELS RELIEF DODGERS SMILING AFTER MEETINGS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Why not say "wrongheaded" or even "naughty," and leave open the possibility of reform?
A joke-free zone. (Flip Side) by Ehrenreich, Barbara / The Progressive
PG&E), ACWA called on the CPUC to leave open the possibility of increasing water storage capacity at existing facilities owned by PG&E.
Water Agencies Urge CPUC to Keep Storage Options Open; ACWA Files ... by Business Wire
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