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widen

[wahyd-n] / ˈwaɪd n /


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While teams of officers scour the park, Karen discovers her daughter has taken over £200 in cash from home, prompting Sgt Kelly to widen the search.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The Bank of America Institute authors noted the potential for gas prices to “further widen the ‘K-shaped’ split in consumer spending.”

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The researchers also noted that recent studies suggest soluble fiber from legumes and soy can be fermented in the gut to produce short chain fatty acids, compounds that may help blood vessels relax and widen.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

A world where companies can use AI to reduce labor costs and dramatically widen their profit margins is good for stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

His tawny fox eyes meet mine and widen in surprise.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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