extend
Example Sentences
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SEW said its local drinking water storage tanks had not refilled at the speed required, so it had to extend the "outage" to allow it to recover fully.
From BBC
Consumers Energy warned that extending Campbell’s operations will adds millions of dollars in incremental fuel, maintenance, and staffing costs that weren’t contemplated in approved rates, according to regulatory filings.
From Barron's
The central bank, which has stood pat since the second half of 2025, extended its policy pause as the won got off to a poor start this year.
She also suggested nationally agreed minimum standards on pupil learning hours, which could allow later start times, extended breaks or restructured school days.
From BBC
Out of politeness, you extend this assumption even if you’ve seen the teller sprint for the sofa at family gatherings when the time comes to clear the table or grab a broom.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
