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extension

[ik-sten-shuhn] / ɪkˈstɛn ʃən /


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“The data-center build-out is rate-sensitive, and therefore any sign that interest rates may not move up as much is a positive for the build-out and, by extension, semiconductor companies,” Luria said in emailed comments.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

“We believe the recently agreed aluminum transaction and S32’s increasing earnings contribution from base metals driven by Hermosa, Sierra Gorda and Cannington life extension significantly transforms S32 and warrants a higher valuation multiple,” RBC says.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

“And by extension, she’s all of our mama.... She may have forgotten me twice, but we will always remember her.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

Northampton, who have reportedly made an offer that would raise Pollock's pay to £400,000 a year,, external remain confident they will secure an extension.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

That's when I know that this place can be an extension of my block too, like home.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

Working with mouse neurons, they found evidence that a familiar picture of brain cell anatomy may overlook an important feature of the cells' signal-carrying extensions.

From Science Daily Sep. 17, 2026

The judge said that under the new rules, DHS denials of visa extensions would be "entirely discretionary and unappealable."

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

Most venture-capital funds are 10-year limited partnerships, so investors expect their money back, plus profits, in that time frame, though extensions can be granted.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

“We’re being kept on this thread of extensions, and we don’t know when that thread is going to break.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Aunty Uju laughed and patted the silky hair extensions that fell to her shoulders: Chinese weave-on, the latest version, shiny and straight as straight could be; it never tangled.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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