Sentence examples for was being expanded from inspiring English sources

Officials announced that a security zone covering the island's surrounding waters was being expanded to keep private and commercial boats far from its shores.

I'd expected a logjam of equipment and supply-laden palettes but there was just the usual tropical languor and the noise of construction (the airport was being expanded).

The search, which will resume Monday and is expected to be concentrated on the marshes along the shore, was being expanded toward Pascagoula, Miss., to the west.

At one time it had expected a ¥120 billion net profit before withdrawing that estimate in May when it announced the accounting inquiry was being expanded.

Even during Malthus's lifetime, crop land was being expanded rapidly as forests were felled, and innovations such as crop rotation and selective breeding brought large increases in yields.

When the City Council was being expanded, Mr. Owens pushed for the creation of a district that would include enough of the growing Caribbean community to make it possible for a West Indian Council member to be elected.

Inventory is being expanded to include more typical supermarket items".

In the meantime, bus service is being expanded.

This season a loan system is being expanded.

Neighbourhoods are being revitalised, transit is being expanded, and new landmarks are emerging.

The maps, which were first offered last year, are being expanded but are still considered prototypes.