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An estimated 750,000 people in the United States have dilated cardiomyopathy; about half of these cases are familial, according to the National Library of Medicine.

From Washington Post • Jun. 27, 2016

She wasn’t having much pain, and that was typical of patients who have dilated aortas.

From Scientific American • Apr. 28, 2012

Many of those who have already spoken, have dilated in glowing and set phrases on the perils which have menaced the republic.

From The Roman Traitor, Vol. 2 by Herbert, Henry William

He was aware that he might have dilated more on the old friendship between himself and Sir Marmaduke, but he experienced a certain distaste to the mention of things appertaining to years long past.

From He Knew He Was Right by Trollope, Anthony

She seemed to have dilated for the occasion, with the express determination of dominating it.

From With the Procession by Fuller, Henry Blake