widen

Example Sentences

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“The supply-demand gap will likely widen further in 2027, with customers already pulling forward 2027 demand due to concerns about shortages,” wrote J.P.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

As the channels deepen and widen, parts of the ice shelf may thin unevenly, reducing the shelf's overall structural stability.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The arrangement of dreams and actuality is frustratingly haphazard, more like a pretext to widen the novel’s scope.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The sharp swings in the oil price that has been seen since the Iran war began can widen the gap between buying and selling prices.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He takes a look around, and I see his eyes widen.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone