stretched
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They are further stretched by those who self-evacuate through having more than one passport, along with the wealth or the social network to start afresh.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
It is a fitting final role for a player whose career has stretched across generations of the WNBA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
To make matters worse in Europe, recent high temperatures have stretched the continent’s period of peak demand for summer air travel, creating a late-season bump in demand for jet fuel.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
"Unless we tackle the urgent workforce crisis, services will continue to be disrupted, putting further strain on an already stretched midwifery and obstetric workforce," he added.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
I stretched my foam pad and sleeping bag out in the sled to settle in for the night.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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