The Mets graciously opened their doors to the Yankees on a day when the Mets were playing, and the Mayor used the Shea Stadium facilities to get himself more favorable publicity over the Yankee Stadium mishap.

One guest had brought along a bottle as a gift, and the sommelier graciously opened it for us.

Egypt has graciously and effectively opened its borders to many Arab nations and instituted the work visa program in record time, which has helped ten of thou- sands of workers from all over the Arab world.

The other day, several older men with brogues stood beneath the Irish flag outside and graciously opened the door to their member's-only clubhouse.

There's one hypothermia shelter the city graciously opens when the temperature drops below freezing.

She paid him, he graciously opened the umbrella with one of those "see how easily it works" smiles.

He graciously opened the door and showed us the bar, the TV and other amenities, and said to my grandson, "If you study well and get a good education, one day you will be driven around in a limousine like this one."

She graciously opened the door for the poodle matron.

The Acceleron bestowed him with a circle, then graciously opened an exit portal as Vert departed, telling him when he returned, Vert would not be alone.

Finally, many thanks to the Amish men, women, and children I met, who graciously opened their homes and their hearts and let me into their world for a little while.