widen

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“The supply-demand gap will likely widen further in 2027, with customers already pulling forward 2027 demand due to concerns about shortages,” wrote J.P.

From Barron's • 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

It’s why U.S. imports rose so much in the first quarter, causing the trade deficit to widen, and why Taiwan’s trade surplus has reached an almost unthinkable 24% of GDP.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

A wider bid/ask typically means less liquidity, or trading volume, and transaction costs can add up for active investors and spreads can widen further in volatile markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Her eyes widen as she removes the little rectangular piece of paper.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day