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Discover LudwigThe phrase "extended its borders" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English
It is typically used to describe a country or organization expanding its territories or influence. Example: Over the course of several centuries, the Roman Empire extended its borders to encompass most of Europe, North Africa, and parts of the Middle East.
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After the victory over Austria at Sempach (1386), Schwyz greatly extended its borders.
They inherited many ideas from the Greeks, but, as the empire extended its borders and incorporated peoples of different customs, climates, and religions, matters of style became more complex.
The southern and western borders of the city are shared with Derbyshire; in the first half of the 20th century Sheffield extended its borders south into Derbyshire, annexing a number of villages, including Totley, Dore, and the area now known as Mosborough Townships.
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Paulistas are credited with exploring much of Brazil's interior during the colonial years, helping the country extend its borders in the process.
The 2014 Russian annexation of Crimea is the most high-profile example of a country using conflict to extend its borders, though academics have pointed to China's actions in the South China Sea as another example.
After opening Eritrea to private capital and extensive land settlement, Baratieri attempted, in 1895, to extend its borders into Ethiopia but was gravely defeated by the forces of the Ethiopian emperor, Menilek II, in the Battle of Adwa in 1896.
Opens Talks With Turkey Turkey and the European Union held a brief ceremony that formally opened talks on Turkey's bid to join the union, setting into motion a process that will probably take a decade or more but could end with the European Union extending its borders to embrace a predominantly Muslim country.
The ceremony, which began just past midnight after an agreement was reached late Monday, set in motion a process that would probably take a decade or more but could end with the European Union's extending its borders eastward into Asia to embrace a predominantly Muslim country.
And the notion that Los Angeles should extend its borders and commit its bureaucracy to paperwork for the privilege of adding a new minicity is, well, just plain dumb.
Some consider Bath Beach a part of the neighborhood, extending its border to Gravesend Bay.
Admiral Nimitz recommended to the Joint Chiefs of Staff that development and control of the base facilities be placed under SOPAC by extending its border westward to include the Admiralties.
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