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Facing reduced sales to China, Trump said his administration had expanded exports of American meat, poultry, soybeans, biofuels and Wisconsin dairy, citing stronger dairy sales to Japan, the Middle East, Europe, South Asia and Australia.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

By 2011, landfast sea ice in the Larsen B embayment near Hektoria's terminus had expanded enough to provide temporary support, allowing the glacier to slowly advance once again.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

It said in a 2024 report that since 2022, schools, outreach and public engagement had expanded, but training opportunities had declined, probably reflecting funding pressures.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“Philosophy had expanded his ability to think, Aristotle had clarified its purpose, and television provided him with a lucrative arena in which to prove it,” Ms. Finn writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Perrington’s eyes fell upon the black ring on his left hand and darkened, as if his pupils had expanded to encompass all of each eye.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas