widen

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The latest data drop from the weight-loss rivals looks set to widen that gap.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Market expectations were for the deficit to widen to about C$4 billion, according to economists at TD Securities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Then an exogenous shock to the system happens and access to capital closes as stock prices fall and credit spreads widen.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The researchers also noted that recent studies suggest soluble fiber from legumes and soy can be fermented in the gut to produce short chain fatty acids, compounds that may help blood vessels relax and widen.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

His brow furrows for a moment, then his eyes widen.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman