widened

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So as the Sparks fell further behind, the holes left by the injured Cameron Brink and Kelsey Plum widened.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

The poor performance of longer 30-year SpaceX bonds, which have widened by about 30 basis points in their first week of trading, has been notable, according to Sanders.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

The last time imbalances widened to dangerous levels was in the lead-up to the 2008-to-2009 financial crisis and global recession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Amber heat health alerts have been extended from two to four days and the affected areas have been widened to cover most of Wales.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

She smirked and widened her eyes, as though to tell me to open mine.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri