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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are widening" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a process of increasing in size, extent, or scope, often in relation to gaps, opportunities, or perspectives.
Example: "The differences in opinion between the two groups are widening, making it difficult to reach a consensus."
Alternatives: "are expanding" or "are increasing".
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Against that, margins are widening.
Divisions in rebel ranks are widening.
The ever-expanding worldWAISTLINES are widening everywhere.
Inequalities are widening, not narrowing.
These behavioral gaps are widening.
This fall, the choices are widening.
But most of the gaps are widening.
The divisions are widening, not closing.
Income distribution remains highly unequal but opportunities are widening.
Crude exports are banned, for now (though loopholes are widening).
"We are widening the lens a bit," Ms. Jones said.
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