stretching

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Raman dominated precincts known for their progressive politics, particularly those with younger people in renter-heavy neighborhoods stretching from Hollywood to Highland Park, including her home base of Silver Lake.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

But he says he was drawn to the challenge of navigating technical and political hurdles to keep the lights on for the 67 million people in 13 states stretching from New Jersey to Kentucky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Bollywood has long been known for punishing schedules, with shifts often stretching from 12 to 18 hours and, at times, continuing for more than a day during intensive shoots.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Ofcom said that the previous targets were "more stretching" than in comparable European countries and would "carry higher costs which would need to be recovered through higher prices".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“Yeah,” says Jonah, stretching his neck out to talk to me around Dad.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam