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extend

[ik-stend] / ɪkˈstɛnd /




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The findings suggest that Western reluctance to eat insects may have roots that extend far beyond recent customs or religious traditions.

From Science Daily Aug. 27, 2026

"We extend our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and our thoughts are with all those affected by this disaster."

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

But one of the most critical variables, lifespan, might be treated as a fixed input, or have an upper limit that doesn’t extend far enough.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

The 2022 measure “did not repeal, relax, or extend the City’s three-term limit. Rather, it clarified that a full term may exceed four years when authorized by state law,” Leon’s lawyers wrote.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

What, then, motivated Adams to extend his hand across the gap that existed between Quincy and Monticello, then write more than two letters for every one of Jefferson’s?

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

And the anxiety extends to adults, he adds.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Gravity is best known as the force that pulls objects toward Earth, but its role extends far beyond falling apples.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

The Dodgers’ arrangement with Spectrum extends to 2038, but clouds have been gathering for years as consumers find new ways to watch sports.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Treasury yield extends its recent rise, climbing to 5.326%, the highest level since 2007, according to Tradeweb data.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

He extends his hands and they all make a circle around my bed.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar

During this time, the Fed kept short-term rates at zero, bought bonds to bring down long-term rates and signaled clearly to markets that these arrangements were for an extended period.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Instead, early forms retained and modified features inherited from aquatic ancestors, spending an extended period in a semi-aquatic, amphibious way of life.

From Science Daily Aug. 27, 2026

Kusama's 2012 retrospective at the Tate Modern was followed by an installation of her Infinity Mirror Rooms at the same venue from 2021, which drew huge audiences and was extended several times.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

How is healthcare funded across an extended horizon?

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

Before Nali could say anything, Nathan extended his hand to shake the pawnbroker’s.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

The customer-relationship management platform also announced that it was extending its relationship with Anthropic on Wednesday through “Claudeforce,” a project to integrate the latter’s Claude into its products.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

With the Brazilian extending his contract to stay in Spain, Arsenal have now decided to step things up regarding Alvarez.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

Until now, extending this approach into three dimensions required lengthy measurements at major synchrotron research facilities.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

Out on a wooden platform extending over San Diego’s Mission Bay, young women sway from side to side, riding an imaginary wave to the beats.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

“It is a simple ceremony. Many bats and humans gather. You stand face-to-face with your bat and say a vow. Like so,” said Luxa, extending her hand and reciting a poem.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins




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