widen
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They are also not alone in raising concerns that consolidation could actually widen health inequalities if people are forced to travel further for treatment.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Trade ministers from several G20 economies are also seeking to widen trade talks beyond their US host this week.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
That’s the question hanging over this summit and any future ones: What is Beijing willing to pay to widen that window?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
So, when credit spreads begin to widen, they tend to widen together, which reflects the transmission of monetary policy and the transfer of risk through markets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
My eyes widen as I realize what’s happening.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
The Microsoft founder and one of the world’s biggest philanthropists warns that artificial intelligence could be either a “great equalizer” or a force that widens the world’s inequality gap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Saudi Arabia has closed a critical oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, as conflict in the Middle East widens.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Each added layer of complexity widens the range of assumptions and models a rating agency can employ.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Nigeria's Dangote mega-refinery Thursday said it has secured $2.5 billion in investment from private investors to fund its expansion plans, as it widens its refining business to east Africa.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
That space I’m imagining between us widens, ever so slightly.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
High Yield Option-Adjusted Spread widened 48 basis points, or 0.48 percentage points, from Aug. 28 to Sept. 30.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
Now parts of the pavements are being widened to make it a more pleasant place to spend time, though many Aberdonians are weary of the disruption, and of new traffic restrictions.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
The Dodgers widened their lead in the division to 9 1/2 games — before the conclusion of the Padres’ game against the Rockies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Land is being cleared for a military radar and a remote airfield widened for heavy aircraft.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Orange, heavy, spilling out of a crack that widened as they watched.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
The Swiss franc rose strongly as investors sought safety amid a widening gap between French and German government bond yields.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
When spreads start widening like they are now, it tells me investors are becoming more worried about losing their money.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
"To do this requires scaling our efforts, widening our reach, and getting closer to the hardware."
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Brent meanwhile stays supported by concerns over international supply disruptions, widening the spread between the two benchmarks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Her smile widening, Dimple reached out for the tray full of pink drinks and downed one quickly.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
