wider

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Since Jupiter is about 11 times wider than Earth, these worlds are enormous and often complete an orbit in just a few days.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

That still crushed the wider index, as Amazon has proved one of the best investments of all time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Police said there was not believed to be a wider threat to the public.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

But the true reach of the outbreak, which is thought to have been circulating before it was detected, is likely much wider, the WHO has warned.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

In the dark the tunnel got narrower and then wider again.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon