- present participle of widen.
widening
Example Sentences
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Fixed asset investment fell 6.7% in the January to July period from a year ago, widening from the 5.7% decline in the first half of the year, according to the statistics bureau.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
A combination of sales growth and widening profit margins is a good sign for any company.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
He had raised the dam’s height mid-construction, without widening the base to support the extra water pressure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
But the country is also witnessing a widening wealth gap.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
He leans back against the counter behind us, widening the space between him and his friends.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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