stretching
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, many older adults are stretching their budgets on the basics.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
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
It means routing people into additional jobs, stretching talent too thin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
“What a baby,” Briggs said, stretching out his voice so the vowels took forever and a day.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
