expansion
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By the third quarter of 2025, it accounted for nearly half of all spending growth, contributing almost a full percentage point to overall economic expansion.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The Ipidea spokeswoman previously told the Journal the company “once adopted relatively aggressive market expansion strategies,” but later tightened up its business practices.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Those include questions about the direction of the business, rollover, retention and expansion plans.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Satellite images show rapid expansion of exposed lakebed as the water has receded.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Holmes understood that powerful new forces were acting upon Chicago, causing a nearly miraculous expansion.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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