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Recent Examples of enlargement
In 2019, Biden was diagnosed with benign enlargement of the prostate, a very common condition that affects about 80% of men over 70.
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Joe Walsh, CBS News, 20 May 2025
The book’s central assertion is that NATO enlargement after the Cold War did not just threaten Russia but also violated Western pledges against such a step.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
And this is a paradox that Putin has been the best salesman of the NATO enlargement and also the enlargement processes of the European Union.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
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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Joe Walsh, CBS News, 20 May 2025
The book’s central assertion is that NATO enlargement after the Cold War did not just threaten Russia but also violated Western pledges against such a step.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
And this is a paradox that Putin has been the best salesman of the NATO enlargement and also the enlargement processes of the European Union.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlargement
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Coupled with modern photos of addicts struggling with addiction, Flischel uses Hearn’s words to create a harrowing account, something common throughout the pages of his historical photo book.—
Otto Rabe,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Halfway through the credits of 2020's Hubie Halloween, those behind the film incorporated a photo of Boyce alongside a touching message.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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Samsung has revealed a major expansion of the licensing programme for its Tizen OS TV smart system that will see it being introduced on TVs from a host of new TV brands in multiple territories across the world.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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In each case, Bleacher Report plans to invest more in its coverage of those sports airing on TNT after seeing audience growth from previous expansions.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
22 July 2025
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Newman and Curtin also were responsible for one of the night's most moving moments, holding up a photograph of the late Gilda Radner during the cast's goodbyes at the end of the show.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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On October 16, 1994, the Los Angeles Times ran a photograph of the protests against the ballot initiative, showing Cesar Chavez Avenue, named after the co-founder of the United Farm Workers union, jam-packed with Angelenos flying Mexican flags.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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What Other Countries Are Doing Several countries have developed or reformed H-1B-style immigration programs to attract high-skilled foreign talent, particularly in STEM fields, amid global competition for innovation and workforce growth.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Once contained to local disputes resolved between communities, the violence has exploded into mass killings fueled by population growth, the climate crisis, and the collapse of traditional peacemaking.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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This clash was starkly revealed during the recent blowup of DOGE.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But that was before Mamdani, and the internal blowup within the party over age and attitude.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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It’s built for both stills and cinema work, with a hybrid design that gives you the best of both worlds.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 July 2025
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The detachable side-screens can be uploaded with stills, short GIF loops and text templates, enabling TikTokers to flash their handle or even a QR code.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The photos of Baby Colette include an adorable close-up shot of the infant's arm, as well as several images of Culpo and McCaffrey spending time with their firstborn in the delivery room.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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While the hilltop house has impressive, wide-angle views over the Douro Valley, the hotel organizes excursions that give guests a close-up on the river below.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Rising inflation and tariff concerns also may have a hand in Gen Z’s new attraction to estate sales.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Although Trump remains a polarizing figure, the data suggests that voters are increasingly viewing the party as ineffective on core issues like inflation, border security, and crime.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Enlargement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlargement. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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