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as in to stretch (out)
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
the accordionist smoothly fanned out the bellows of his instrument as he played
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as in to radiate
to extend outwards from or as if from a central point
most of the city's subway lines fan out from this central station
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The energy was undeniably palpable, as the love from their fans radiated all over the State Farm Arena.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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William Brenner radiates an uncompromising kind of confidence, from the shiny top of his balding skull to his professionally polished loafers.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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The analyst also highlighted Fiserv’s other strategic initiatives, such as expanding its Clover portfolio, offering services to enterprise merchants, extending more real-time payments, expanding into new verticals and markets, as well as partnering with major clients.TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
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The restrictions on political apparel could extend to political references beyond the candidates or issues on the ballot.Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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But its location in pricey Soho aims to branch outside of the Middle Eastern communities in Brooklyn and Queens.Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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Pinching mums encourages them to branch more, which gives a fuller appearance and, eventually, more flower heads.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
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Apple is expanding its manufacturing network in India at a rapid clip, taking advantage of local subsidies, a skilled workforce and advances in the country’s technological capabilities.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Asia, 29 Oct. 2024
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There’s also more room for Wallen to grow outside of the U.S. as country’s global footprint continues to expand.Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
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Show Interest in Others Networks involve relationships, which only work when value flows in two directions.Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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The crux of the film, though, is the camaraderie between the bandmates, plus the ease and flow in watching friends and colleagues whose lives have been intertwined for 50 years.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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The report noted that Google’s content investment is derived from YouTube and investment in programming via their revenue-sharing arrangements with content creators.Brad Adgate, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Cannabis refers to all products derived from the plant Cannabis sativa, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Spill the Feels opens in fifth place on the Billboard 200 thanks to 65,500 equivalent units shifted.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Bears opened as seven-point favorites over the Patriots at Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas.Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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Pinch back stems in early June to promote branching, which in turn will result in more flowers at the shoot tips.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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The bulb typically produces at least two flower stems, each with up to four blooms.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Fan (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fan%20%28out%29. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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