stretch out
Example Sentences
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Insurers tend to buy longer-dated bonds and mortgages that pay out cash for years, matching liabilities that stretch out decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
“What we do for fun in Tecopa is like, watch the sky. That’s our entertainment, you know?” she says, reflecting on the long moments of silence that stretch out over the evenings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 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
I step into it briefly, stretch out my hands; they fill with flowers of light.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
