widened
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With William in the UK and Harry self-exiled in California, the gulf between the two has only widened.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
The additional ballots widened the slim lead Wahab held on election night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The spread between the cost of producing a barrel of gasoline and the cost of the crude oil needed to produce it — known among traders as the “crack spread” — has widened sharply.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026
In fact, the gap between London and all other regions has widened since last year.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
My eyes widened in surprise after reading Tamika’s words.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
