extend
Example Sentences
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"Nations with strategic petroleum reserves may take action and release volumes if the disruption of the Strait risks being extended."
From Barron's
Forgent Power Solutions shares climbed nearly 6% Monday after four Wall Street firms initiated coverage with bullish ratings, extending gains since the company’s February debut.
From Barron's
The bottom line, however, is that if Strait of Hormuz flows were materially constrained for an extended period, “replacing those barrels quickly would be difficult,” Babin said.
From MarketWatch
But if retaliation broadens or duration extends, gold’s path toward an all-time high comes back into focus quickly.
From MarketWatch
The American Civil Liberties Union defended Hemani and said the government’s view threatens to broadly extend the reach of the criminal law.
From Los Angeles Times
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