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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Yet for the legions of O’Neill fans eagerly waiting for the journalist to expand on the theories introduced in his book, the film probably won’t be satisfying.
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Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2025
At the time, Young did not expand on the reversal of his decision, instead posting a brief statement to his website.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
This is an opportunity to build on that energy, expand on the message, and keep everybody engaged.
—Byleon E. Moores, Md, Dsc, Facs, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The appeal process allows Trump's lawyers to expand on their arguments in future filings, while the Manhattan district attorney's office will have the chance to respond.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2025
At the time, Young did not expand on the reversal of his decision, instead posting a brief statement to his website.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
This is an opportunity to build on that energy, expand on the message, and keep everybody engaged.
—Byleon E. Moores, Md, Dsc, Facs, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The appeal process allows Trump's lawyers to expand on their arguments in future filings, while the Manhattan district attorney's office will have the chance to respond.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Expand on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expand%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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