widen

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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

There will be fears in Beirut that these latest Israeli attacks will widen to include Lebanon's capital city.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

A world where companies can use AI to reduce labor costs and dramatically widen their profit margins is good for stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

His tawny fox eyes meet mine and widen in surprise.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black