widen

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That gap is projected to widen to 17 times by 2027.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The divergent path might widen in the years ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

As the channels deepen and widen, parts of the ice shelf may thin unevenly, reducing the shelf's overall structural stability.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Corporate spreads would widen 200 basis points, and emerging- market sovereign spreads would increase by 100 basis points.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

As he looked at it, I watched his eyes widen.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler