massive expansion
collocation in Englishmeaningsofmassiveandexpansion
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massive
adjective
uk/ˈmæs.ɪv/us/ˈmæs.ɪv/
very large in size, amount, ...
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expansion
noun[C or U]
uk/ɪkˈspæn.ʃən/us/ɪkˈspæn.ʃən/
the increase of something in size, number, ...
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(Definition ofmassiveandexpansionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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The author also identifies post-war disquiet with modernist architecture as a factor underlying preoccupation with themassiveexpansionof housing during the 1930s.
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The market for caravan labour was therefore characterized by amassiveexpansionin demand.
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A premutation can undergo a small expansion or it can develop into amassiveexpansionto a full mutation.
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Is there not a case for amassiveexpansionof the hoard's role in supporting small farmers?
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To use the words of the advisory committee, we know that it will recommend amassiveexpansionof higher education.
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Overall, we are still on course for amassiveexpansionof associations' output.
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The advantages of selling cheaply means a higher success rate from offers and the possibility of amassiveexpansionof exports.
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I am extremely proud of themassiveexpansionin higher education over the past 18 years.
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Thereafter,massiveexpansionin the output of new homes is still expected.
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Then, 10 or 15 years ago people urged amassiveexpansionin university provision, and we have seen that come over the last decade.
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Is he denying that this means amassiveexpansion?
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All that has been achieved by dedicated, often inspirational, staff, who have also delivered themassiveexpansionof the sector.
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Even with amassiveexpansion, getting people to the services will prove difficult, if not impossible.
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So we are talking of a fairlymassiveexpansion.
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Is confidence possible with a programme formassiveexpansionunder the existing system of support or with the present unrestricted and uncoordinated imports?
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I am in favour of amassiveexpansionof investment in our infrastructure.
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In other words, the potential for amassiveexpansionis there.
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There must be amassiveexpansionof the special temporary employment programme.
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Is he aware of themassiveexpansionof the school?
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