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expansive

[ik-span-siv] / ɪkˈspæn sɪv /




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“A soaring two-story glass conservatory, expansive living and dining rooms, and an open-concept kitchen with sliding glass doors invite seamless indoor-outdoor living while overlooking the skyline,” the description went on.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“We’re investing in our own stock because we believe it is undervalued,” he told The Times in an interview at his office, which has floor-to-ceiling windows that give an expansive view of El Segundo.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

"I think it's pretty clear that there's an intent to be more expansive and more accurate," Tigers and England full-back Freddie Steward told BBC Radio Leicester.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The most important quality in an applicant was an expansive sense of possibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“It took months of walking, hundreds of miles bumping along in the backs of mule carts. But in the end ...” He made an expansive gesture with both hands.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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