expanded
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During the mid-14th century, Islamic piracy expanded along the Valencian coastline, while increasing militarization created growing demand for protective equipment and weapons.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
The band, expanded to include touring keyboardist Loren Gold, seemed exhilarated, if a little stiff at times, a first-night quibble that will surely self-correct.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The expanded role of communications chiefs includes managing corporate narratives, monitoring online chatter and optimizing company information for AI chatbots.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The expanded 48-team format offers fresh opportunities, and Iran will believe reaching the knockout rounds is an achievable objective.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
They were stiff with their long and jolting drive from Whitcross, and chilled with the frosty night air; but their pleasant countenances expanded to the cheerful firelight.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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