extension
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But they are all gone and now Reaves, who signed a four-year, $180-million contract extension, is one of the leaders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
But even after three consecutive Euros, this contract extension proves she still has an appetite for more as she chases an elusive World Cup title.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
As a result, true price discovery for Treasury securities, and by extension yields, is at hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
Sliding glass doors further connect the interior to the outdoor areas, allowing the lush backyard to serve as an extension of the home’s living space.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
She beamed across the table at Lexie, and by extension at Pearl, who sat beside her.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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But the historic varieties "withstand drought and extreme heat better", particularly Carnaroli Classico which has awns -- slender, bristle-like extensions -- which are thought to help protect it against both heat and cold.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
The renewal is the latest in a series of contract extensions at Chelsea designed to reward established and emerging players while maintaining the club's wage structure.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
It also strengthens state oversight of existing leases by requiring additional scrutiny and waiting periods for renewals, extensions or changes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Axons are the long extensions that allow neurons to transmit electrical signals to other cells.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 17, 2026
It followed all the nooks, all the extensions; you had to squeeze past shrubs, you went under two ivy-covered arches and through a rusted gate.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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