expanded

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Although animals first appeared during the Ediacaran period, their diversity remained relatively limited for a surprisingly long time before a later burst of evolutionary innovation dramatically expanded life on Earth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

As “The Boys” expanded both in scope and audience, Kripke insists that his creative team remained unafraid to cross any line.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Vertic calculated its estimates for the expanded uranium-enrichment capacity based on historical data of similar centrifuges, satellite imagery to determine the building’s dimensions, and other modeling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

New beverages, expanded food options, mobile ordering, and a robust loyalty program could all help lift sales in the coming quarters.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

As he breathed, his nostrils expanded and contracted and his nose glistened, cold and wet in the warm, sunshiny September afternoon.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles