extension
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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
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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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Vocabulary lists containing extension
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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