extending

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His opener in the dramatic, extraordinary 3-2 victory in Miami was his 20th World Cup finals goal - extending the record he broke during his country's progression through the group phase in the United States.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

Most appeals to the emergency docket are the type of requests that were traditionally handled there: procedural requests, such as extending the time to file, and requests to stay execution for capital offenses.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

Too few private plans agreed to take on the cost, and in April the government shelved Balance indefinitely, extending the intended timeline for Bridge instead and continuing to foot the bill itself through 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Oil prices fell more than one percent, extending a retreat seen since the United States and Iran began talks to end their conflict and keep the Strait of Hormuz open permanently.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

“Now you will know how to reach those end notes without extending too far next time.”

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari