expanded

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However, the British economy had only expanded in four of the prior seven months, extending a long period of sluggishness that stretches back to the global financial crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Europe's elite competition expanded to 36 teams from last season.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The move unifies a portfolio of more than 20 brands that has expanded as part of a continuing roll-up of smaller competitors.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

As the business accelerated across the world it also expanded, creating original content such as award-winning blockbusters such as “Stranger Things” and “House of Cards.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

In recognition of this, Swift and his fellow meatpacking company owners kept them on as part of the expanded work force and even paid them at a higher rate than the unskilled men.

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