as in to spread (out)
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
can we flare out the umbrella a little more so that more of the picnic table is sheltered
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The bill expanded background checks for gun purchasers under the age of 21 and also provided federal money for state red flag laws.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026 -
The flagship Semafor World Economy, anchored in Washington DC, is the largest annual gathering of top global CEOs in North America, and Semafor’s convening on emerging economies, The Next Three Billion, is held annually at UNGA and expanded this year to South Africa, East Africa, and UAE.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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The hotel dining venues occasionally extend their hours to accommodate theatergoers spilling out of the Majestic Theatre across the street.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Duval County School Board will vote on holding a November referendum to extend a 1-mill property tax.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
4 Mar. 2026
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According to Gaber, the university chancellor, Charlotte didn’t open the search until after the transfer portal closed in mid-January, but zeroed in on White after receiving interest from more than 100 candidates.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Comets women cruise The Palomar College women opened the California Community College Athletic Association playoffs Wednesday with a 78-40 victory over Pasadena City College (14-15) in San Marcos.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Other works on paper from this period bear witness, in code, to the atrocities unfolding as Argentina’s civil society deteriorated, as well as that of its neighbors.—
Daniel R. Quiles,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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The minutiae of Tortora’s life at this time are crucial to the story that’s about to unfold.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Flare (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flare%20%28out%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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