widen

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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

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

This means that front-book discounts could widen for the first time since 2022, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

His eyes would widen and sparkle at the thought of this indescribable something more.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris