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expansion

[ik-span-shuhn] / ɪkˈspæn ʃən /


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It was one of the first nations to sign a proposed treaty calling for an end to the expansion of fossil fuel projects.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

They are hiring more people for projects such as data centers and energy plants critical to the expansion of AI.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

McNabb had six goals and 36 assists in three seasons with the Kings before being selected by Vegas in the 2017 expansion draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The recent trend has been one of expansion.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

At least until the expansion reached coastal New Guinea, travel between islands was probably by double-outrigger sailing canoes, which are still widespread throughout Indonesia today.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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