- present participle of expand.
expanding
Example Sentences
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That could have implications for beekeepers, growers and integrated-pest-management planners, particularly during periods when bees are actively foraging or colonies are expanding.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
“This is a huge sea change in the way that immigration detention is expanding and hardening in the United States,” she said, adding that “this was every advocate’s nightmare scenario.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
The company’s progress on expanding its robotaxi network has been slower than some investors had expected, in part due to what Tesla CEO Elon Musk has positioned as a focus on safety.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
The posts attracted hundreds of views, said Metcalfe, who told jurors they were later picked up by local and national media outlets, thereby expanding their reach.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
“The day might come,” he said finally, “when Goldman thinks about expanding his business. And then he’d need to hire an architect.”
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
