expansive
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Justice Neil Gorsuch seemed particularly aware of how expansive the government’s theory could become.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
The film is wide and expansive, but moves smoothly between narrative guardrails.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with an expansive living area that features a chic fireplace.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
“Such an expansive reading of the statute would raise a non-delegation issue, which in turn would prompt a constitutional question,” the judges write.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
After meandering for some time beneath the trees, the track continued across an expansive meadow.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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