stretched
Example Sentences
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His map accommodates for the curvature of the Earth by making countries near the equator seem much smaller than they are, with countries nearer the poles appearing stretched.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Each switch controlled a different color of light as portions of the fabric were stretched and snapped between configurations.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Fearing the man suffered crush injuries, paramedics reached his arm through the trash and administered medication through an IV as the two-hour rescue stretched on, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
His wide base left him uncomfortably stretched out, and his hand position was leading to a barrage of routine ground balls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Her two-year stay stretched into nearly a decade, and her future is uncertain, but Joey is a fighter.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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