enlarging

Example Sentences

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"I think given where we are, we do need to be thinking and talking about extending it or enlarging it," the Labour peer told BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Instead, ports are considering extending the life of old equipment by updating technology systems or enlarging cranes so they can load and unload larger containerships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Biden has designated six monuments and expanded four, including enlarging the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument near Los Angeles by nearly a third earlier this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024

It’s unclear why, exactly, the country should prioritize further enlarging its highway network over repairing pavement that is in disrepair.

From Slate • Aug. 28, 2024

Johnny was making out of wax an exact replica of the pitcher handle, only enlarging it.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes