expand on/upon
phrasal verb
expanded on/upon; expanding on/upon; expands on/upon
: to speak or write about (something) in a more complete or detailed way : elaborate on
She declined to expand on her earlier statement.
Please expand on that idea.
Researchers will expand upon their data in a new study.
Examples of expand on/upon in a Sentence
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Princeton wanted to expand on the traditional flavor to cater to different tastes.
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La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2024
The Incredibles eventually became a two-part series, with its sequel releasing in 2018 and continuing to expand upon the Parrs’ adventures.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
Trending on Billboard Naturally, Billboard’s monthly Reggae/Dancehall Fresh Picks column will not cover every last track, but our Spotify playlist — which is linked below — will expand on the 10 highlighted songs.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2024
While the brand highlights pieces akin to golf wear and performance attire, Municipal’s pieces expand on sports-adjacent apparel into versatile attire for every day wear.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Aug. 2024
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La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2024
The Incredibles eventually became a two-part series, with its sequel releasing in 2018 and continuing to expand upon the Parrs’ adventures.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024
Trending on Billboard Naturally, Billboard’s monthly Reggae/Dancehall Fresh Picks column will not cover every last track, but our Spotify playlist — which is linked below — will expand on the 10 highlighted songs.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2024
While the brand highlights pieces akin to golf wear and performance attire, Municipal’s pieces expand on sports-adjacent apparel into versatile attire for every day wear.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 13 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for expand on/upon
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“Expand on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expand%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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