expansion
noun
the act or process of expanding.
expansions
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pluralof expansion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Aggressive expansions typically come with plenty of risk: an immediate strain on resources, profit instability, and possibly outgrowing the existing business model.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
Looking forward, Qi said, "We are going to explore more satellite data and look for better understanding of the expansions."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
Some of those projects, including improvements and expansions to bus routes are still in the design phase.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Engineers say building expansions can be done safely but adding floors to a structure that wasn’t originally built to hold such weight requires complex engineering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Southwest, the Americas lack examples of large-scale language expansions widely accepted by linguists.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
