extending

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Oil prices fell sharply following the news, with Brent futures extending their weekly slump to around 8.3% and trading well below the $90 mark in early Friday dealing.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Yunus got the idea of extending tiny loans to impoverished borrowers in 1974.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Micron Technology stock dropped, extending a 13% loss over five sessions due to broad chip-sector weakness.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Other measures to help pubs include "reforming business rates, with a £4.3bn support package to limit bills rises, capping Corporation Tax at 25%, and extending World Cup opening hours for pubs," the spokesperson added.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“Save your spirit—you will have need of it where we are going. Ride you with me, Gregor,” said Vikus, extending a hand.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins