widened

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Mukhopadhaya says since 2017, China has widened its influence in Myanmar and become more open about supporting its military leadership in pursuit of its own strategic and economic interests.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

This widened the focus to further sites around the Lower Rhine–Meuse area – wetlands and coastal areas as well as rivers – spanning the late hunter-gatherer cultures to the bronze age.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

Return on equity, a measure of profitability and efficiency, widened to 16.4% from 13.8% in the same period last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The Justice Department has also recently widened its civil rights scrutiny of the state’s medical schools beyond UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Idiptu's eyes widened as the chariot sped toward him.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda