extension
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Under authorities' plans, students caught cheating with smart glasses will not be able to retake their exams for three years, an extension from the current penalty of one year.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Enforcement will begin in January 2027, but landlords can ask for an extension.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
The artificial intelligence trade may be struggling early Friday, but use of the technology is still expected by many to cause an earthquake for workers, and by extension, their ability to manage household debt.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
Sergio Perez will remain with Cadillac until 2029 after signing a multi-year contract extension.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Construction of the Alley L extension to Jackson Park still provided work for hundreds of men.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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Fund managers are racing to negotiate loan extensions on this as they try to avoid big losses from a potential wave of defaults by the companies they own.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
While exploring these anxieties through different angles, “Friends” and “In-Laws” emerged as natural extensions of the franchise, according to executive producer Jordana Hochman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
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
He even had his sister attach a few of her hair extensions so he has a mullet.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
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