expand on/upon
phrasal verb
expanded on/upon; expanding on/upon; expands on/upon
: to speak or write about (something) in a more complete or detailed way : elaborate on
She declined to expand on her earlier statement.
Please expand on that idea.
Researchers will expand upon their data in a new study.
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The upcoming run of dates will expand on a series of intimate shows the group performed this month in Europe, Australia and the U.S., culminating with a gig on Wednesday (March 26) in Brooklyn.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
The team plans to expand on the conversations that began this year, particularly around sustainable payment models.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The original Squashies candy was first created in 2012 when Swizzels wanted to expand on their favorite flavor combinations to create a unique foamy candy.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
Within the show, Taylor is planning to expand upon the visual world she’s already built around the record.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2025
The team plans to expand on the conversations that began this year, particularly around sustainable payment models.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The original Squashies candy was first created in 2012 when Swizzels wanted to expand on their favorite flavor combinations to create a unique foamy candy.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
Within the show, Taylor is planning to expand upon the visual world she’s already built around the record.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Expand on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expand%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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