widen

Example Sentences

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That gap has widened over time, reflecting growing obligations that aren’t matched by increasing revenue.

From Barron's

“The intersection of these headwinds is resulting in an operating reality that is challenging the idea of CPG as a bastion of consistency,” the analysts say, “widening the gap between the most and least advantaged.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A new report from credit evaluator Fitch Ratings shows that while BDCs have seen rapid growth, areas of concern have also ticked higher, such as loans falling into the payment-in-kind category and widening performance gaps.

From The Wall Street Journal

He widens his stance, brings his face closer to mine, tucks a loose strand of hair behind my ear.

From Literature

Gingersnipes’s eyes widened as she understood that this was her job now—a fact that seemed to fill her with pride and panic all at once.

From Literature