as in expanded
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
can we flare out the umbrella a little more so that more of the picnic table is sheltered
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It had been renamed and expanded in size roughly a year ago from a previously existing treatment facility as part of the Taliban government's efforts to stamp out a significant drug addiction problem in the country.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Pho Foodie, a Vietnamese restaurant that’s currently in Bowie, expanded to North Laurel with a March 1 soft opening, giving Route 1 a new carryout option.—
Marissa Yelenik,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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The agreement was initially five years and then was extended another five in 2021, ending July 1.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the end, none of it mattered, because one night later, the espresso-guzzling darlings of the tournament extended a helping hand.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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In February of last year, Martinez proudly opened eight brand-new pickleball courts to the public.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel said on Friday, March 13, that the country opened talks with the United States as the island faces one of its most severe economic crises in decades.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The storms also unfolded just as airport security screeners missed their first full paycheck over the weekend.—
Emilie Megnien,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The storms unfolded just as airport security screeners missed their first full paycheck over the weekend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Flared (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flared%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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