expanding

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In response, the city said it was committed to expanding affordable housing and has plans in place to do so.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

GSK will acquire cancer-drug developer Nuvalent for $10.6 billion, expanding its oncology business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

However, investors shouldn’t count out Costco forever, given the company’s strong same-store sales–evidence of its expanding market share–and the increasing popularity of warehouse clubs in general.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Now, Craig Kennedy said, Ukraine's expanding campaign against Russia's supply network was seeing it move from targeting large refineries to smaller, local distribution networks.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But by the early 1900s, their roles were expanding, and women were tough in defending their rights; they were determined to have a voice in the larger union efforts.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield