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extension

[ik-sten-shuhn] / ɪkˈstɛn ʃən /


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In February, shortly before the Ambani investment became public, the company sought an extension on its permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 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

The UK's largest opencast coalmine - Ffos-y-Fran above Merthyr Tydfil - closed in 2023 after its operator's application for an extension was turned down.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

If they file an extension, they should follow through.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“Really. She hates my real mom, and by extension, me. The whole holiday ski trip, she was nagging. ‘

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle




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