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expansion

[ik-span-shuhn] / ɪkˈspæn ʃən /


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John joins the apparel company, which makes clothing for babies and young children, after a 13-year run as CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, where she oversaw the turnaround and expansion of the stuffed-animals specialty retailer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Robo-taxi expansion is limited, and robot development updates are withheld, contributing to poor cash flow and investor waiting.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The City Council approved the $2.6-billion expansion of the Convention Center in September, saying it would breathe new life into downtown and bring in much-needed tourism revenue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Purkey noted that this expansion of warm water is consistent with what scientists expect in a warming world.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

President Buchanan, utterly failing to understand his country’s deep divisions, tried to subdue public opinion by labeling slavery’s expansion “a matter of but little practical importance.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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