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[ik-spand] / ɪkˈspænd /




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It's part of the Pentagon's plan to expand its use of drones.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

If Honeywell’s profit growth can approach GE’s, its valuation multiple should expand.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Rep. John Larson, a Connecticut Democrat, would expand the tax base by applying the Social Security payroll tax to earnings above $400,000 a year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The ECB trimmed its growth forecasts for this year and next, now projecting the economy will expand 0.8% in 2026 and 1.2% next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Slavery’s advocates felt the practice should be allowed to expand into the country’s new western territories.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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