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expansively

[ik-span-siv-lee] / ɪkˈspæn sɪv li /


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He misses an opportunity to think more expansively about one of the most important developments in Texas during the 20th century: the state’s accelerating transition toward a more urban and industrial landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

“COVID required all companies to think much more expansively about talent — how you get it, how you keep it,” said Kelliher.

From MarketWatch Mar. 19, 2026

Americans, it seems, have lost the ability to think creatively and expansively about the constitution, and our ability to amend it.

From Slate Sep. 6, 2025

But Axar and Shreyas, whose partnership came from 136 balls, expertly rotated the strike calmly and adjusted to the tricky surface which enabled Hardik to play more expansively in the closing overs.

From BBC Mar. 2, 2025

“Have some coffee, Yitzchak. It is a long way through the forest from the shtetl to here, and even longer to Fayge’s village,” Shmuel said, gesturing expansively with his hand.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen




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