[{"_1":2,"_65":-5,"_66":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4},"routes/word",{"_5":6,"_21":22,"_57":58,"_63":64},"entry",{"_7":8,"_9":8,"_10":-5,"_11":12,"_13":14,"_15":16,"_17":18,"_19":20},"headword","westward","slug","pronunciation","type","adjective","complexity","simple","totalCollocations",1,"avgFrequency",7,"languageVariants",[],"categories",[23],{"_24":25,"_9":26,"_27":28},"name","ADJECTIVE + NOUN","adjective-noun","collocations",[29],{"_30":31,"_32":33,"_9":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_44":45,"_56":-5},"collocation","expansion","phrase","westward expansion","westward-expansion","usage","Refers to the process of settlement and development towards the west, especially in the context of US history.","label","","frequency",{"_41":18,"_42":43},"score","perMillion",8.5,"examples",[46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55],"The concept of westward expansion profoundly shaped early American history.","Many pioneers participated in the westward expansion of the United States, seeking new opportunities.","The Louisiana Purchase significantly fueled westward expansion by doubling the nation's size.","Native American tribes were profoundly affected by the westward expansion, often leading to displacement and conflict.","The railroad played a crucial role in facilitating westward expansion and settlement.","Students learn about the causes and effects of westward expansion in American history classes.","The desire for land, resources, and economic opportunities drove westward expansion.","Challenges like harsh weather, difficult terrain, and conflicts marked the era of westward expansion.","Manifest Destiny was a popular belief that justified the westward expansion of the American nation.","The legacy of westward expansion continues to be debated and reinterpreted by historians today.","translation","relatedEntries",{"_59":60,"_61":62},"asSubject",[],"asObject",[],"serverTranslations",{},"actionData","errors"]