stretch out
Example Sentences
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Specifically, Mr. Mamdani plans to restructure the city’s pension payment structure to stretch out the ramp over the next five years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
And there is room to stretch out - length-ways at least - in the garden.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
As a writer he’s more inclined to stretch out than double-down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
"We are starting with food and water rationing on board, just so we can stretch out the number of days we go with available resources in case food, water and fuel are unavailable."
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
When we cart the hay into the stable tent, the horses nicker and rumble and stretch out their necks, snatching mouthfuls before it even hits the ground.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
