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as in stretching
the act of making longer
the board's extension of the school year drew howls of protest
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Recent Examples of extension
With the deadline just before midnight Friday night, the league wouldn’t confirm that the sides won’t reach an extension.
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Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
There are a few key benefits of the reserve’s extension.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The Wizards are not expected to pursue an immediate extension, choosing instead to evaluate Young's health following recent knee and quad injuries.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Permission to operate boats on the lake is granted by the city for five-year periods with renewable five-year extensions.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
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Knitted garments are best stored folded to prevent stretching.—
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New research suggests that light daily movement, such as gentle stretching, a leisurely stroll, or easy household chores like vacuuming are linked to a lower risk of death in people with these overlapping conditions, called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome.—
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In addition to his political activism, Michael was involved with several charities, including serving as chair of the John Douglas French Alzheimer’s Foundation board.—
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In addition to this, beat reporters Mike Kaye and Alex Zietlow broke down the matchup and offered their predictions on the contest, as is customary.—
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“Extension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extension. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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