stretch out
Example Sentences
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Lu, who has protuberant light brown eyes, small black ears and a floppy tongue, loves to snuggle with her four-legged foster siblings and stretch out in the sun, according to the contest website.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Now, they are trying to stretch out what food remains: instant noodles, carrots, mushrooms and cabbage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
Boeing and Airbus have backlogs that stretch out for years, and GE Aerospace is a dominant provider of jet technology.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
Two snooker tables can sit parallel, separated by a dividing wall, with just enough space for the players to roam and fully stretch out on all their shots.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
She watched the sprite’s face stretch out in fear, and she whispered to it, soothing it, stroking its hair.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
