widen

Example Sentences

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Two other new Jefferson books, while not ignoring slavery or race, widen the picture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The wave of redemptions could cause spreads to widen again, he figures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

For now, the Fed’s message has helped widen the perceived gap between U.S. rates and those in other major economies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Call it the Dickens economy: It is the best of times and the worst of times, depending on who you are, and the gulf between the two only looks to widen.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Aaron’s eyes widen, as if in false amazement.

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