as in expanded
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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What began seven years ago as a freewheeling alt-country outlet for Max Bottner, formerly of Indiana egg-punks Liquids and the anarchist hardcore band Side Action, eventually expanded to a full band.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
22 Apr. 2026 -
California expanded free transitional kindergarten to all 4-year-olds this school year.—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, after getting completely smothered over the past two nights, the Red Sox offense jolted to life in the second inning and took advantage of a defensive miscue that extended the inning.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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There were two errors and two hits that extended the second inning and Snell was pulled after throwing 32 pitches in all.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Crochet opened the fifth at 60 pitches and got two quick strikeouts before leadoff man Jahmai Jones’ solo homer gave Detroit a 2-1 lead.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is not the first time Denver Book Society owner Rich Garvin has been involved in a disagreement over the new store’s name – a book swap organization started in 2022 called the Denver Book Swap Society also shared concerns about the similar names before Garvin’s store opened in February.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Some passengers took to social media, describing long delays, limited updates and worsening conditions onboard as the situation unfolded.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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What Elliot’s Story Is Really Showing Us Months later, the sanctuary reflected on everything that had unfolded.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Flared (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flared%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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