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widen

[wahyd-n] / ˈwaɪd n /


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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

Will America deliver economic opportunity to more of its people—or will the gap between the extraordinarily successful and struggling widen?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

Her eyes widen as they fall on us.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan




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