expansion

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This component is responsible for the accelerating expansion of the universe on the largest scales.

From Science Daily

The zany movie features a young environmental advocate who “hops” her consciousness into a robotic beaver and bands together with other woodland creatures to stop a planned freeway expansion through a glade.

From Los Angeles Times

But experts caution that the gains from rapid expansion remain wildly uneven.

From Barron's

As a result, rapid demographic expansion may serve as an important buffer against the genetic problems that often follow severe population declines.

From Science Daily

This is money the company can use to fund expansion or acquisitions, pay dividends, buy back shares, or for other corporate purposes.

From MarketWatch