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[ik-spand] / ɪkˈspænd /




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Other companies, analysts have noted, are trying to expand production to meet demand.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The ECB trimmed its growth forecasts for this year and next, now projecting the economy will expand 0.8% in 2026 and 1.2% next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Norah O’Donnell: Currently a contributor to “60 Minutes” who already appears on the program’s trademark open, O’Donnell’s role is expected to expand.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

With the local council spending £6.6m on regenerating the town, Ratcliffe feels it is a good time to expand her business.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

All the parents of the kids from Max and Josie’s fifth-grade class had agreed to just expand the school through sixth grade and keep everyone together.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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