as in expansion
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Noun
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New York’s expansive use of eminent domain needed and still needs reining in, not expansion.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2025 -
The explosions in Amritsar - the first heard there in the three-day-old conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors - could mark a further expansion in the hostilities that have alarmed world powers.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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Average hourly earnings ticked up 0.2% from March and 3.8% from a year ago, nearing the 3.5% that economists view as consistent with the 2% inflation the Federal Reserve wants to see.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Nearly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump tariffs, with inflation a broad concern: POLL Microsoft said that its first-party games sold during that time will see a $10 increase and retail for $79.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
1 May 2025
Noun
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This program has been a pillar of support for marine research, sustainability, and economic growth for more than 50 years.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Though the topics addressed in the show are heavy, the team behind Redwood made sure to foster growth beyond the 90-minute musical.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The book’s central assertion is that NATO enlargement after the Cold War did not just threaten Russia but also violated Western pledges against such a step.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
9 Apr. 2025
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And this is a paradox that Putin has been the best salesman of the NATO enlargement and also the enlargement processes of the European Union.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Seek legal advice and detach emotionally from this creep.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Phillips is far from a seedy creep who draws the ire of everyone around him.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System in the 2025 BMW X7 has 20 speakers, including Diamond Dome tweeters, 1,500 watts of power, and 10 fully active amplification channels, designed for an immersive, high fidelity sound experience.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Women athletes are also increasingly visible thanks to the amplification of social media platforms, where people share their training journeys and race experiences.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bloating and Gas Bloating, also known as abdominal distension, is considered a common side effect of Ibsrela.—
Femi Aremu,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, abdominal distension and constipation, according to the FDA.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Nasdaq composite led gains with a 3.7 percent rise.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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These accomplishments underscore Orlando’s rise as a national economic powerhouse and highlight its potential to lead the country in innovation, opportunity, and inclusive development for years to come.—
Tim Giuliani,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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“Escalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escalation. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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