Example Sentences

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Climate and weather predictions suggest that increased rainfall due to climate change will enlarge these lakes, and see water levels rise by up to 10 metres.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2024

Current plans under development to expand both Sea-Tac and Paine Field in Everett will enlarge their capacity from about 50 million annual passengers pre-pandemic to approximately 67 million by 2030.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2023

“This is my kingdom,” he proclaims, patting his belly, “I will enlarge it.”

From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2023

Examining Jupiter’s asteroid fossils up close will enlarge our understanding of the origins of our own planet, a chapter of our ancient cosmic past difficult for us to otherwise unearth.

From Scientific American • Mar. 8, 2023

For if you contradict people, they will try to convince you; and if you agree with them, they will enlarge upon their views until they say something you will feel bound to contradict.

From Mince Pie by Morley, Christopher