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stretch

[strech] / strɛtʃ /




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Lozano will occupy a designated player spot, becoming the new offensive leader of the team coached by Greg Vanney for the final stretch of the season.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

After another long stretch of unrelenting news, the weekend is finally nigh.

From Slate Aug. 7, 2026

If Uefa does not think it can get to 106, which looks a stretch, then there is little point in triggering the vote.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

"We stretch our money a little more," she added.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

“Tell ya what,” Uncle Max added, staring out at the stretch of our property.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Large stretches of the island's shoreline appear affected and "additional oil slicks extend far out to sea, further polluting and damaging this protected marine ecosystem", Noelle said.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

Aedes albopictus, a much more recent arrival, now has a range that stretches well into New England and the lower Great Lakes and has even been found to overwinter in the Midwest.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

Welbeck's 132 runs in behind show he still stretches defences, but he also contributes clean, simple link play.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Busby entrusted Mr. Mindte with 60 hours of cassette tapes of autobiographical ramblings, which enliven a narrative that gets dry in stretches.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

She stretches out the fancy insulated bags packed with stuff like organic cheese cubes, carrot and celery sticks, and homemade hummus.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

Their stretched proportions reminded the scientists of Luffy's rubber body, which allows the fictional character to freely extend and enlarge his limbs.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

Ferguson declared a state of emergency on August 1, citing drought conditions that have stretched four consecutive years, unusually high temperatures and high winds exacerbating record-setting wildfires.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

Other positives for stocks include strong second-quarter earnings, as well as attractive equity valuations beyond the U.S., where they are the most stretched.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

A spare bedroom acts as a medical supply cupboard, outside is a bed under a red stretched tarpaulin.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Russell stretched out the window again, and his eyes locked on me.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Coherent posted fiscal third-quarter revenue of $1.81 billion, with data centers and communications now 75% of the total and the backlog stretching into 2028.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

Observers in parts of the United States, stretching from Alaska to North Carolina, will see a partial eclipse instead.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

Freedman says the fans of his teams want affordability too, but he cautioned against stretching the comparison too far.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Residents said the smoke had caused a "fogginess" and "acrid smell" stretching for several miles between Torfaen and Pontypool.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The view of the sea stretching out below us is incredible.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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