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expanding
  • present participle of expand.

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Expanding the sphere of consciousness means expanding our ethical horizons.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Expanding that facility’s exhibition space was a huge priority for the Central City Assn., a downtown business group, and the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, which represents hundreds of thousands of unionized workers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Expanding overseas energy exports has emerged as a key part of Carney's strategy to reduce Canada's economic reliance on the United States, but plans for a new pipeline are facing stiff resistance over environmental concerns.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Expanding inclusive infrastructure and assistive technologies would require significant investment, though advocates says that stronger commitment and enforcement of existing laws are just as critical as funding.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Expanding my lungs with air, I straighten my shoulders and march away firmly, wondering when I will see them again.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung