expansion
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Some also accuse Prabowo of being insensitive toward flood victims by promoting the expansion of palm oil plantations - environmental groups say the deforestation caused by that has also worsened the floods.
From BBC
The researchers examined what is driving the expansion of these deep warm-water regions and found that both natural temperature cycles and long-term warming contribute.
From Science Daily
The expansion into entertainment is a way for Hallmark to stay in the zeitgeist over multiple generations and to diversify its business beyond just cards and retail products, analysts said.
From Los Angeles Times
The takeaway: growth slowed this year, creating a low-enough base of expansion.
From Barron's
The takeaway: growth slowed this year, creating a low-enough base of expansion.
From Barron's
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