expansion
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Because nerves connect different regions of the body, cancer cells that enter these pathways gain new routes for expansion.
From Science Daily
Sea otters, now classified as an endangered species, once thrived along the Pacific Coast before the fur trade during westward colonial expansion drastically reduced their numbers.
From Science Daily
A measurement above 50 indicates an expansion in activity.
The company said it expects growth in the medium-term to be driven by an expansion of the Arm & Hammer brand, growth in the company’s oral care portfolio, and expansion internationally with a focus on acquisitions.
Many of the more recent expansions were instead overseas, with CK Hutchison now operating in some 50 countries across telecoms, ports, infrastructure, and retail.
From Barron's
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