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expanded

[ik-span-did] / ɪkˈspæn dɪd /






ADJECTIVE
increased
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The top two teams from the 12 groups and the eight best third‑placed nations will advance into an expanded knockout phase that will begin with a round of 32.

From BBC

In recent decades, however, researchers have expanded this idea to other types of particles, including phonons, which are tiny units of vibration or sound.

From Science Daily

Many squid and cuttlefish lineages then expanded into these environments.

From Science Daily

Despite the pushback against the Rooney Rule, which has been expanded to apply to general manager and coordinator positions as well as head coach roles, pro-diversity groups say its impact has been limited.

From Barron's

In recent years, the allowable uses of 529s have expanded beyond higher education.

From The Wall Street Journal