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expansive

[ik-span-siv] / ɪkˈspæn sɪv /




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Jack’s early political beliefs embraced the John Birch Society, a movement that felt expansive federal power is a threat to individual liberty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Mitchell made eight changes from the World Cup final starting XV, which resulted in a lack of cohesion at times as his side attempted to play an open and expansive brand of rugby.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Dry spices scattered into cream taste dusty; spices warmed in fat become aromatic, expansive.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

But the post offered few details about how expansive the attacks might be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Sitti waved her arm at the expansive view across the valleys and hills.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye




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