A decision against the cigarette companies could open the floodgates to many more lawsuits.

不利于烟草公司的裁决可能引发更多的官司。

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If the sustainable-egg rollout is successful, it could open the floodgates for regenerative beef, broccoli, and beyond.

如果可持续鸡蛋成功推向市场，这可能会为再生牛肉、再生西兰花等更多的再生产品打开市场大门。

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It does seem to open the floodgates.

这确实像是打开了水闸。

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Matthews said getting over this first artistic hump might open the floodgates for more art shows.

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Business groups have strongly opposed the measures, arguing they would open the floodgates to frivolous lawsuits.

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The LGA says the plan could "open the floodgates" to thousands of "unsightly and unsuitable" house extensions.

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