- present participle of expand.
expanding
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In 1982 the institution was renamed the National Film and Television School to reflect its expanding curriculum.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
The company is also expanding its footprint in the defense sector, hoping to capitalize on the escalating geopolitical tensions that have accelerated defense spending worldwide and boosted the fortunes of its KC-390 transport aircraft.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
Other analysts said the proposal could make costs to the average individual lower by expanding the pool of healthier — and therefore less costly — beneficiaries.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026
He believes writers who are open to expanding their skill set across the entire production pipeline will find themselves remarkably empowered.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
That hidden grain of sand—tiny and infinite all at once, both compact and expanding.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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