as in expansion
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Noun
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The partnership, which signals an expansion into regional cinema for both companies, will include a Gujarati-language feature among its slate.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025 -
When the expansion Jags, with Boselli as a rookie left tackle, began playing in 1995, nobody expected much.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Average hourly earnings ticked up 0.2% from March and 3.8% from a year ago, nearing the 3.5% that economists view as consistent with the 2% inflation the Federal Reserve wants to see.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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In other words, grades are going up even as performance on national tests stagnates — a classic signal of inflation.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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This program has been a pillar of support for marine research, sustainability, and economic growth for more than 50 years.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Strong employment has helped fuel solid consumer spending and economic growth over the last few years.—
Alex Veiga,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Alpha-blockers are sometimes taken to control symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that causes enlargement of the prostate gland.—
Karen Berger, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Russia's invasion, by this diagnosis, was a response to the enlargement of NATO over the years.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Seek legal advice and detach emotionally from this creep.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Phillips is far from a seedy creep who draws the ire of everyone around him.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System in the 2025 BMW X7 has 20 speakers, including Diamond Dome tweeters, 1,500 watts of power, and 10 fully active amplification channels, designed for an immersive, high fidelity sound experience.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Women athletes are also increasingly visible thanks to the amplification of social media platforms, where people share their training journeys and race experiences.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Bloating and Gas Bloating, also known as abdominal distension, is considered a common side effect of Ibsrela.—
Femi Aremu,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, abdominal distension and constipation, according to the FDA.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This stadium tour is obviously a testament to the sustained rise of both Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s career.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The rise and fall of Adult Check may have prevented more legally viable age verification systems from gaining traction.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Escalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escalation. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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