enlarged

Example Sentences

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"Because her heart was working so hard and was enlarged she couldn't hold down much," explained Emily, adding she had to be tube-fed high-calorie formula.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Kulbergs, a 46-year-old former businessman considered "pragmatic" by local media, said he hoped to create an "enlarged coalition" to administer the Baltic country until parliamentary elections are held October 3.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

They reported that, for the first time, psychopathy was linked to an enlarged striatum in adult females as well as males.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

According to the report, Brendon also had a “markedly enlarged heart,” “moderate” blockage in some of his left arteries and small bowel inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The major business of the evening, in all likelihood, was an agreement to recalculate Virginia's debt and corresponding share of the enlarged federal debt.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis