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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The prosecution is due to expand on their arguments opposing Trump’s request to end a gag order preventing him from publicly commenting on trial participants, including the jury, the prosecution team, court staff, and family members of all involved, including those of Merchan and Bragg.
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 20 June 2024
Yet what truly distinguishes this production are its designers, most of whom are Chinese and all of whom use their artistry to beautifully enhance and expand upon Suh’s vision.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2024
To expand on these initiatives, Israel needs its own comprehensive national maritime strategy that encompasses security, trade, law, science, the environment, and technology.
—Ehud Eiran, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2013
The search for Mosley is expected to expand on Friday, June 7, according to The Guardian.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 20 June 2024
Yet what truly distinguishes this production are its designers, most of whom are Chinese and all of whom use their artistry to beautifully enhance and expand upon Suh’s vision.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2024
To expand on these initiatives, Israel needs its own comprehensive national maritime strategy that encompasses security, trade, law, science, the environment, and technology.
—Ehud Eiran, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2013
The search for Mosley is expected to expand on Friday, June 7, according to The Guardian.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
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“Expand on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expand%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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