widen

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Issuing $1.25 billion in common stock through an underwritten public offering, another $2 billion in an at-the-market offering and $3.75 billion in convertible preferred stock interests could widen the pool of shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In the last 12 months, Amazon has already seen capex exceed cash flow, and that deficit is set to widen.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 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

“If Michael has done that to Fuchsia, then it’s pretty easy to imagine what kind of stuff he’d do to you. And I say that,” she quickly adds when Crystal’s eyes widen, “as someone who...”

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden