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English word

expand

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UK /ɪkˈspænd/US /ɪkˈspænd/
verb

to become greater in size, number or importance; to make something greater in size, number or importance

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This year, online sales are projected to expand by 18% to hit over $100 billion, ranking it in fifth place globally after China, the U.S., the U.K. and Japan.

Coupang: How a Harvard Dropout Built Korea's Most Valuable Startup

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