- present participle of widen.
widening
Example Sentences
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He had raised the dam’s height mid-construction, without widening the base to support the extra water pressure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
But the country is also witnessing a widening wealth gap.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
If short-term rates fall faster than long-term rates, the yield curve can steepen, widening the spread between banks’ interest income and funding costs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 2, 2026
On Friday, China’s trade data will provide fresh insight into the country’s widening trade imbalance, which has fueled tensions with major trading partners such as the European Union in recent months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
I say, my eyes widening as I move to launch myself out of bed to find him.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
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