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enlargement

[en-lahrj-muhnt] / ɛnˈlɑrdʒ mənt /


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Instead, the strongest link appears to be with changes in the brain's blood vessels themselves, specifically the enlargement and widening of arteries.

From Science Daily Jul. 3, 2026

Kala-azar is spread by sandflies and is one of the most dangerous neglected tropical diseases, with a fatality rate of 95 percent if untreated, causing fever, weight loss, and enlargement of the spleen and liver.

From Barron's Feb. 8, 2026

From 2000 he focused on the European economy ahead of the European Union's 2004 enlargement, and subsequently oversaw coverage of economic indicators, central bank decisions and bond markets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 27, 2026

The European commissioner for enlargement, Marta Kos, criticised the bill's adoption.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2025

Uncle Al is desolate, weeping and honking into his red handkerchief and allowing himself only the occasional upward glance to gauge whether the procession’s speed allows for maximum crowd enlargement.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

The committee said this had created a "wild west" market with procedures, including liquid breast enlargements, reportedly being done in Airbnbs, hotels rooms, garden sheds and public toilets.

From BBC Feb. 17, 2026

The latest twist came from a January report in the German newspaper Bild about other possible enlargements.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 6, 2026

In L.A., the small originals are part of the show, and then you can see the lithographs, which are enlargements.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 28, 2025

"Completing our Union also has a strong economic and geopolitical logic. Past enlargements have shown the enormous benefits both for the accession countries and the EU. We all win."

From Reuters Nov. 8, 2023

“You saw the enlargements on the TV screen,” Roy Baty said.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick




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