extended
Example Sentences
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Last month, the government took over the camp from its Kurdish administrators, who had long run it, as Kurdish forces ceded territory and Damascus extended its control across swathes of Syria's northeast.
From Barron's
Tottenham are just four points above the relegation zone as their winless league run extended to a ninth match in interim boss Igor Tudor's first game since replacing the sacked Thomas Frank.
From Barron's
These areas experience cold temperatures, short growing seasons, and extended daylight during summer months.
From Science Daily
A fifth successive win in all competitions extended their unbeaten run to eight games.
From Barron's
The accord extended a mostly free-trade regimen among the three nations, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement.
From Los Angeles Times
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