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The change broadens access from children age 4 and younger to those between 1 and 7 years old, allowing more families to qualify for financial assistance for swim lessons.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Every new lunar mineral discovered broadens scientific understanding of the Moon’s geological history while also providing the possibility of practical applications on Earth.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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To determine the hole depth, find the place where the tree trunk widens out into its roots, the way your neck widens out into your shoulder.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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More arrests follow as investigation widens Michael Ketcherside was arrested on April 2.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Overextends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overextends. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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