widen

Example Sentences

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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

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

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 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

She saw his eyes widen as he picked up her signal.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins