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widen

[wahyd-n] / ˈwaɪd n /


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These groups have tried to stop states from changing rules to widen the market for NPs and PAs, as the other professions are known.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

That gap is projected to widen to 17 times by 2027.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Memory-chip demand for AI is surging, and a Samsung strike could widen the supply-demand gap through 2028.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

As the channels deepen and widen, parts of the ice shelf may thin unevenly, reducing the shelf's overall structural stability.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Lily’s eyes widen as I explain the seriousness of caring for a pet pineapple.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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