But now they decided it would not be wise to re-open the door.

VOA: special.2009.06.24

Gibbs also says Mr.Obama wants benchmarks for evaluating U.S.progress in Afghanistan, and will not commit to an open-ended conflict.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

The president said he also wants to send a clear message that the U.S.military commitment will not be open-ended.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

The secretary said any progress toward improving U.S.-Iran relations will not only be open, but will likely develop slowly.

VOA: standard.2009.05.05

(Speaking) One irate man told French radio he did not understand why Lyon airport authorities did not open at least one runway, closed by a 20-centimeter snowfall.

VOA: standard.2010.01.10

Organizers stress the co-op is open to all shoppers - not just members.

VOA: standard.2010.07.28

"This is not an open-ended offer to engage.

VOA: standard.2009.07.27

The Obama administration is working hard to convince Afghans, Americans and coalition partners the international security role in Afghanistan will not end until the Afghan forces are ready, but also that the international military deployment is not open-ended.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09