as in to expand
to express more fully and in greater detail
in your complaint, don't just say that your neighbor has been harassing you; enlarge on what you mean by that
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However, as has been the case with other annual shopping events, retailers expanded the promotional period to start May 13, a week earlier than in 2024, before ending June 18.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
20 June 2025 -
Last year, his position expanded to include chief franchise officer.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Founder’s Block Chardonnay Photo : Scott Semler Situated in the Russian River Valley’s Chalk Hill region, this 1,500-acre estate of the same name is planted with a one-of-a-kind proprietary Chardonnay clone developed in partnership with U.C. Davis’s esteemed viticulture and enology department.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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The Wizards’ decision-makers intend to have enough flexibility and future draft picks a few years down the line to supplement their young nucleus, either through signings or trades.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Local law enforcement often supplements the security forces as well.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2025
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“Enlarge (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlarge%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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