enlargement
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Kala-azar is spread by sandflies and is one of the most dangerous neglected tropical diseases, with a fatality rate of 95 percent if untreated, causing fever, weight loss, and enlargement of the spleen and liver.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
From 2000 he focused on the European economy ahead of the European Union's 2004 enlargement, and subsequently oversaw coverage of economic indicators, central bank decisions and bond markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
Biden had previously been diagnosed with benign enlargement of the prostate.
From BBC ● May 20, 2025
But the enlargement of life itself is profound.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2025
Uncle Al is desolate, weeping and honking into his red handkerchief and allowing himself only the occasional upward glance to gauge whether the procession’s speed allows for maximum crowd enlargement.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
The latest twist came from a January report in the German newspaper Bild about other possible enlargements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
In L.A., the small originals are part of the show, and then you can see the lithographs, which are enlargements.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2025
The European Parliament shapes the direction of EU laws and policies by amending and passing laws and deciding on international agreements and enlargements.
From BBC ● May 1, 2024
"Completing our Union also has a strong economic and geopolitical logic. Past enlargements have shown the enormous benefits both for the accession countries and the EU. We all win."
From Reuters ● Nov. 8, 2023
The fact that the thought pictures were always crayon enlargements of life made it even nicer to listen to.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
