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[ik-stend] / ɪkˈstɛnd /




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Stocks fell Wednesday to extend a rollercoaster week for markets, with tech firms once again bearing the brunt of the selling as investors fret over elevated prices and possible US interest rate hikes.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But when the Legislature voted last year to extend the state climate program, that provision guaranteeing backup funding wasn’t included.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Critics on Wall Street say the risks of holding SpaceX shares extend to millions of rank-and-file savers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

As the law stands in England and Wales, authorities can only close a shop for three months, with an option to extend closure to six months using anti-social behaviour legislation.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I know how much my grandparents like to see us perform, so I stand extra tall, extend my arms, and demonstrate the shuffle hop step.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan




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