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[ik-stend] / ɪkˈstɛnd /




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AI stocks tumble as a hot inflation reading and Anthropic’s slowing revenue growth extend the tech selloff.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

If he can give the Dodgers a boost Thursday, however, if he can extend their season just one more day, it could give the team new life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

For many people, the consequences extend far beyond occasional knee pain.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Martinez's contract expires at the end of the season and United have the option to extend it by another year.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

Alas, this privilege did not extend to others of Nutsawoo’s kind.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

"The Prime Minister extends his condolences to the bereaved families and prays for them to have the strength and patience to bear this irreparable loss," the statement said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Most importantly, the proposal extends the buffer period before a fund must make its initial repurchase offer.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Antonelli's third place combined with team-mate George Russell finishing only ninth after starting from 19th extends the Italian's championship lead to 102 points.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

The laser passes through the center of the ring, producing a plasma filament that extends through the capacitor's surrounding electromagnetic field.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026

Jack’s see-yah was born on the Ediz Hook—a sandbar that extends into the Strait of Juan de Fuca—in 1928.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

The financial impact has extended beyond lost earnings.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, exercising, or standing for extended periods can become increasingly difficult.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

And when his biceps injury flared again, and the discomfort extended up through his neck, the Dodgers put off an IL move as long as possible.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

At the end of the five-day remand period, they could have their detention extended, be granted bail or be released.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Darkness turned to Nathan and extended its long arm.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

Micron stock was extending its slide on Thursday but there are reasons for optimism.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

This is extending EPS and free cash flow tailwinds for Australian oil and gas producers into 2027, MS says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

These types of initial roundups, dubbed "toppers" in White House press lingo, are usually followed by a long question-and-answer session in the packed room -- often extending to dozens of questions.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Min and Lee plan to continue investigating how local reaction environments influence organic electrosynthesis, with the goal of extending the approach to a broader range of chemical reactions and manufacturing processes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Alhazen had shown how light travels in straight lines, so that vision depends on a cone of straight lines extending outward from the eye to the object.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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