as in expansion
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The funds will be used to bankroll the expansion of the flagship FPSO business as well as a growing green energy portfolio under Yinson Renewables, a subsidiary that has solar and wind power projects in multiple countries.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025 -
Then, after the Biden administration granted TPS for Venezuelans, Rubio requested an expansion so more Venezuelans would qualify.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2025
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Together, the measures are the four major components of the country’s gross domestic product — the value of goods and services — when adjusted for inflation.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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Although inflation has cooled, tariffs could heat it up again.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
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The best time to seed each type of grass is at the start of their active growth phase.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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This newer approach uses mild electrical pulses to promote blood vessel growth and improve circulation.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Alpha-blockers are sometimes taken to control symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that causes enlargement of the prostate gland.—
Karen Berger, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Russia's invasion, by this diagnosis, was a response to the enlargement of NATO over the years.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Small hidden cameras are popular with creeps now, too.—
Kim Komando,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Live below your income level and avoid lifestyle creep.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
28 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The string quartet and conductor Alan Pierson are hidden and amplification is overly loud, adding its own emotional emphasis.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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The diagnosis was confirmed with a genetic test for the parasite's DNA in the patient's cerebrospinal fluid (nucleic acid amplification testing).—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Bloating and Gas Bloating, also known as abdominal distension, is considered a common side effect of Ibsrela.—
Femi Aremu,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, abdominal distension and constipation, according to the FDA.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The rise and challenges of golden visa Programs Golden visa programs, also known as immigrant investor programs, first gained traction in the 1980s when tax havens like St. Kitts and Nevis introduced them to attract wealthy individuals.—
Meehika Barua,
HubSpot,
18 Apr. 2025
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Rivers such as the Red River of the South, the Arkansas, and the lower portion of the Missouri may experience a significant rise, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Escalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/escalation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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