extending

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Oil prices jumped as much as two percent Thursday, extending similar gains the day before.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

ETFs had a net outflow of $77.4 million Tuesday, extending the streak of negative days for money flows but that compares to the $519.1 million outflow reported at this time last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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

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

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Her posture was straight and formal; the only movement about her was the swaying of a long strand of wooden beads wrapped around her waist and extending down to her knees.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool