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expansion

[ik-span-shuhn] / ɪkˈspæn ʃən /


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"Expansion is gradual, with each new zone introduced only after detailed validation and once the system is proven reliable in real-world conditions," Pejkovic said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The move could also mean the U.S. government will take in more money under the steel and aluminum tariffs, which are imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Expansion, takeovers and growth in the sector meant Ratcliffe created the company whose chemicals and raw materials go into everything from packaging for toiletries, medicines and food, to mobile phones and furniture.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Expansion, he said, is important for an encyclopedic museum, responsible for chronicling art history across many genres, geographies and media.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

“That was only a scout. My home ship is an Expansion Class Seven.”

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness




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