- present participle of widen.
widening
Example Sentences
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Fagan argued that there's a case for "widening" the tax base through some new approaches, such as environmental taxes.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
That widening performance gap helps explain why investors are reaching for healthcare as a hedge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
A combination of sales growth and widening profit margins is a good sign for any company.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
He had raised the dam’s height mid-construction, without widening the base to support the extra water pressure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
“You told me all this had nothing to do with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, remember? Well —” “It was a clue, sir,” said Dobby, his eyes widening, as though this was obvious.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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