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extend

[ik-stend] / ɪkˈstɛnd /




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The pardon does not appear to extend to a separate case in December where Najib was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

But researchers are still trying to determine whether those physical health improvements also extend into other parts of life, such as mental health, relationships, and employment.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

Under the new rules, family members seeking to join students in Australia will face new curbs and it will become harder for students to move between courses to extend their stay, Burke said.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

Foreign students will no longer be able to bring their families with them and those who want to extend their stay must choose a higher qualification.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Mr. Corcoran has asked me to write to Bunny’s friends at school and extend an invitation to spend the night before the funeral at his house.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

His impact extends beyond goals and assists, with the Brazilian linking well with Palmer and Rogers.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

As Netflix extends its reach into podcasts, games and live TV, Wells Fargo analysts say it has sacrificed what once made it great: original shows and movies.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

The scope of the book, the latest entry in the Oxford History of the U.S., extends far beyond that of other volumes in the series.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

AB 1847 extends relief for a total of 24 months for L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

She extends her arm, keeping it in their line of sight, as they both face me.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

Goulty has been disqualified from driving for five years and must take an extended retest, while Mohammad was disqualified for two years but will not need to take an extended retest.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

U.S. stock futures extended gains and oil prices continued to fall in early European trade, though Treasury yields largely rose as investors brace for more rate hikes to come.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

"What hadn't really been examined was whether those improvements extended into other parts of people's lives."

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

Calls have grown for these levies to be extended to hybrid vehicles, which combine electric motors and internal combustion engines.

From Barron's Sep. 17, 2026

Jet Stone Boy extended his hand to Nathan.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

Private-label products, which are made by contracted manufacturers for retailers that sell them in stores under their own names and logos, are steadily extending their reach into the consumer packaged-goods market.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

"The best and most optimal option remains extending UNIFIL's mandate," he added.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley compared semaglutide directly with calorie restriction, one of the best-known interventions for extending lifespan in laboratory animals.

From Science Daily Sep. 12, 2026

This is his 17th Test and he gave an audible cry of frustration when he chopped on off Mohammad Imran, extending a wait for a maiden hundred.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

A weakness, beginning inwardly, extending to the limbs, seized me, and I fell: I lay on the ground some minutes, pressing my face to the wet turf.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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