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.
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After all, Lynch is no longer with us, and cannot expand upon the quote with more context or clarity.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Following the graduation of multiple attacking players, Nudera saw the chance to expand on her offensive role for the North Stars.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Read The Hill’s Alexander Bolton’s reporting: ‘Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ pits Senate GOP moderates against conservatives’
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Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) is writing a book to expand on his recent marathon, 25-hour floor speech, per AP.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 28 May 2025
The 100-percent tariffs would expand on prior 25-percent tariffs slapped on the equipment in 2024 under the Biden administration.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Following the graduation of multiple attacking players, Nudera saw the chance to expand on her offensive role for the North Stars.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Read The Hill’s Alexander Bolton’s reporting: ‘Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ pits Senate GOP moderates against conservatives’
➤ TIDBIT:
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) is writing a book to expand on his recent marathon, 25-hour floor speech, per AP.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 28 May 2025
The 100-percent tariffs would expand on prior 25-percent tariffs slapped on the equipment in 2024 under the Biden administration.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025
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“Expand on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expand%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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