was expanding
- past progressive of expand.
Example Sentences
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And then, on July 16, as the U.S. was expanding its bombing campaign, the vice president amplified the post by responding to it.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
Meantime, the grim roster of fatalities and injured was expanding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Starbucks was expanding its iced and blended cold drinks, and its fruity Refresher beverages introduced in 2012 would grow to become a $2 billion brand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
That changed roughly 15 years ago when infections began appearing in dogs and people in Canada and the Midwest, signaling that the parasite was expanding its range.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 11, 2026
Once there was a time when this country was expanding.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
