fanned

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Producers need oil tankers—some have now fanned out across the world—to ferry their cargoes and sail back to load more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Earnings growth will be fanned by new and renovated stores and further expansion overseas, the bank says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

It also fanned debate about immigration and security, at a time when Germany was in the midst of a national election campaign.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In an interview published in Greenlandic daily newspaper Sermitsiaq on Wednesday, Landry fanned Greenland's dreams of independence.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“Oh my,” Nan said and fanned the air.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry