1.   Early Christianity expanded after believers subjected themselves to the appetite of lions in a coliseum instead of denying their faith.

2.   Looking ahead, exports should expand after the first quarter, measured on a year-on-year basis, Ng said.

3.   LG started out as a maker of tooth power during World War II and expanded after the war into plastics.

4.   No team likes to carry three goaltenders, but rosters do expand after the deadline.

5.   Starbucks and Intel plan to open one or more prototype cafes early next year, and to expand after that if it goes well.

6.   The acquisition is the most recent effort by Publicis to expand after the dissolving of a worldwide joint venture with True North Communications.

7.   The project will have to create improved customer satisfaction if it is to expand after the one-year test period.

8.   The prospect of a growth-sapping tax increase comes as the economy is beginning to expand after years of decline and as consumer prices are becoming stable.

9.   Their business is expected to expand after deregulation.

10.   Thunder is the sound that air makes as it expands after being heated by lightning.