extension
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It is an extension of the so-called "lipstick effect" economic theory that was popularised in the early 2000s, whereby people who couldn't afford to buy something really expensive would buy a little luxury item instead.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
DCC said it agreed to an extension of the deadline for the consortium to make a formal offer for the company or walk away until July 8 so that the companies can continue talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Counties can ask for an extension, and they still have up to 30 days to certify the results, so the law only goes so far.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
If they file an extension, they should follow through.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
Another is to take a third length, such as an extension cord, and tie it to the end of one of the ropes so that it will be long enough to reach the other rope.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
Vocabulary lists containing extension
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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