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Imports were higher than exports by $105 billion, down 0.7% from August, in contrast to economists’ expectations for the trade gap to widen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Kenningham of Capital Economics predicted there would be "no lifeline for France" at Thursday's meeting, saying spreads between French and German bonds, the eurozone benchmark, would need to widen far more to justify any action.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026

This gap is set to widen in the coming years, leading some to warn Europe risks missing out on the potential economic benefits of the AI boom, external.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

When spreads on credit-default swaps widen, it signals investors are more nervous about the ability of an issuer or industry to service its debt — and they are demanding to be paid more.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026

I widen my eyes and pout, giving him my best impression of a puppy dog.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has blamed the Commerce Department, run by Howard Lutnick, for failing to properly oversee the export of high-spec Nvidia chips, as the fallout from the scandal widens.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

Similarly, although Hammer takes seriously the question of consent, he widens his narrative’s lens to provide a thoughtful, complex view of the issue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

The gap between the firm’s estimate and the official one widens when Beijing is struggling to hit its growth target, said Julian Evans-Pritchard, an expert on China at Capital Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

The private-credit gate needs loan values to hold until the exit widens.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

That space I’m imagining between us widens, ever so slightly.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed

But with the growth of glamping resorts and campground-finding sites like the Dyrt, Hipcamp and Campspot, the options have widened for newbies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

On Monday, the scheme widened to another section of clients.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

That widened Canada’s longstanding surplus with its neighbor slightly to C$12.33 billion, the highest since the start of 2025 before President Trump’s initial tariffs were imposed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

And if the net is widened to include powerlifting and pro wrestling, Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger of California and Jesse Ventura of Minnesota get a nod.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Her lips widened into a skeletal smile as she said to me, "You, Sikander, have broken the most sacred law of Kurnugi. The living are not permitted in the netherworld."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

The widening gap between the 2-year rate and the Fed’s policy rate is one way bond investors are signaling to the central bank that they are expecting more aggressive rate hikes ahead.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

Analysts agree economics is the key driver of adoption, with falling costs of batteries and rising fuel prices widening the advantage of e-vehicles.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

Worth Girvan’s announcement came after the latest vote tally Friday evening showed her widening her lead over rival Tim Gaspar, with 51% of the vote to Gaspar’s 49%.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

It is unfolding against what many have interpreted as a widening rift between Prabowo and his predecessor, Joko Widodo - otherwise know as Jokowi - who had thrown his support behind Prabowo's 2024 presidential campaign.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Dancing over the widening cracks, holding her closely, I drew her toward the doors to safety.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott