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"I will work co-operatively to expand energy production," he said, arguing this would bring down costs.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 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
Rep. John Larson, a Connecticut Democrat, would expand the tax base by applying the Social Security payroll tax to earnings above $400,000 a year.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
And I think that’s the purpose of storytelling, is to kind of constantly expand horizons of who is considered human and what is considered human.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
I thought long and hard about this explanation, as I am always eager to expand my understanding of horticulture.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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