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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Student loan relief, a key Biden campaign proposal in 2020, totaled to $183.6 billion throughout Biden’s presidency despite the Supreme Court striking down a wider forgiveness plan in 2023, forcing the Administration to instead expand upon the Education Department’s existing programs. —

Chad De Guzman, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025 At the time of his withdrawal, Young did not expand on the role that the BBC had played in his decision to withdraw. —

Thomas Smith, Billboard, 3 Jan. 2025 Immigration advocates urged officials in Washington to defend the state's sanctuary laws and even expand upon them as Trump prepares to take office. —

Melissa Santos, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025 In addition, micocredentials offered platforms such as Coursera can provide a low-stakes way for students to explore and expand upon their interests. —

Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for expand on/upon

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