widen

Example Sentences

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In the last 12 months, Amazon has already seen capex exceed cash flow, and that deficit is set to widen.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The LGA is also concerned that this "fragmented approach" could widen the gap between health and social care, and she called on the government to work with local councils.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Lu also warns AI-driven growth could widen inequality, exacerbating income and wealth gaps while leaving legacy cities behind as AI industries cluster in major tech hubs.

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

It was as though he’d been peering through a narrow lens and the aperture began to widen to take in the entire landscape in a kind of efflorescent illumination.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady