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Common collocations with expansion in American Collocation

expansion noun

US /ɪkˈspænʃ(ə)n/

large

considerable
dramatic
huge
limitless
major
massive
significant
substantial
vast

There has been a massive expansion of air services over recent decades.

The company is currently undergoing a vast expansion in its agricultural activities.

continuing

continual
continued
continuing
further
ongoing
relentless
steady
sustained

The relentless expansion in worldwide demand for energy has had huge consequences on the regional economy.

The UK economy has experienced the longest sustained expansion since quarterly records began in 1955.

happening quickly or slowly

gradual
rapid
sudden

Rapid expansion has seen the chain increase from 860 to nearly 1400 shops over the last three years.

happening in the future

future
planned

The planned expansion will see over 100 new offices opening in the next 10 years.

make an expansion happen

accelerate
accommodate
aid
facilitate
favour
fuel
undergo

The investment expansion was fuelled by expanding credit and a strong stock market.

prevent an expansion

halt
hinder

The ring road currently acts as a “concrete collar”, hindering the expansion of local markets.

market
sector

Since then, the company has achieved rapid expansion into all sectors of the fashion and retail industries.

agriculture
airport
capacity
commerce
economy
education
empire
industry
network
production
sector
trade

The long-term prospects for the expansion of British agriculture have never been better.

The expansion of the Chinese economy has enabled many students from China to seek higher education in other countries.