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Many of these amoebae thrive in warm conditions, so as water temperatures increase, they are likely to expand into new regions where they were once uncommon.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2026
To truly expand their place on the map, though, the Greens would love not just to pile up the number of seats but to take control of individual councils in London.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
A shuttered airline would open up precious airport slots, gates and routes, and could create opportunities for other carriers to expand.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
A major opportunity for the company is to expand its ambulatory infusion sites network that allows it to serve more patients with fewer clinical resources compared with its traditional home visits.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
The deck grew over time, with people pilfering index cards from classrooms whenever they wanted to expand it.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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