expanded
adjective
ex·pand·ed
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Definition of expanded
of a typeface
: extended
Examples of expanded in a Sentence
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Hopes are high for Tracy Walker, but he’ll be tested in a more expanded role this fall. — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Lions defense: Time to see if offseason moves on defense pay off," 3 Sep. 2019 Every top candidate is proposing tax increases — which could be difficult to push through Congress in a time of contracting growth — to fund expanded government programs, like universal health care and free college tuition. — New York Times, "Trade Turmoil Gives Democrats an Opening to Hit Trump on Economy," 24 Aug. 2019 For Dallas County, that will mean expanded outreach programs designed to educate and involve people in the campaign against AIDS, especially in underserved communities such as the black gay community. — MarÃa Méndez, Dallas News, "Dallas County and agencies are ramping up efforts to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. Can it be done?," 23 Aug. 2019 While Thomas is simply correct, the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the clause today allows Congress to require expanded background checks for every firearm purchase in the nation. — John Yoo, National Review, "A Universal-Background-Check Law Would Not Violate the Second Amendment," 9 Aug. 2019 Metra: Extra service will be provided on five of Metra's 11 lines with expanded passenger capacity, too, during the weekend. — Kori Rumore, chicagotribune.com, "Chicago Air and Water Show 2019: Dates, transportation tips and everything else you need to know to go," 7 Aug. 2019 Berding said Turner is working on cost analysis of expanded seating capacity. — Cincinnati.com, "FC Cincinnati announces timeline for West End stadium, to unveil new design," 29 June 2018 That long arrangement also was to include three decades of oversight and maintenance of expanded food and retail concessions in the terminal. — Jon Murray, The Denver Post, "Denver airport construction: Fired Great Hall contractors sought $288 million to finish work, new documents show," 14 Aug. 2019 Further clips offered more expanded looks at the movie, from Denny’s racing ability to the wedding of Denny and Eve and more. — Chris Thilk, The Hollywood Reporter, "'The Art of Racing in the Rain' Marketing Bets on Old-Fashioned Charm," 8 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'expanded.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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