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Expansions in social services and other spending priorities have driven this surge.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Expansions in this gene, which occur in about 0.03% of people, were linked to a 14-fold increase in the risk of severe kidney disease and a 3-fold increase in the risk of liver diseases.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026

Expansions that allow for telehealth prescribing are set to expire in November, which also complicates manufacturing estimates.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2023

Expansions aside, Yelp was still ensconced in its headquarters at 140 New Montgomery, and by early 2020, it had every intention of signing a new lease.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2022

Expansions of the body, the kindling eye, the animated face, form the centre of all true dramatic actions.

From Browning and the Dramatic Monologue by Curry, S. S. (Samuel Silas)