stretched
Example Sentences
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From there, the seventh seed powered on and stretched away from Van Veen in scoring and finishing to seal a comfortable victory.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
On Venus, the rift flanks sink because the crust slowly relaxes after being stretched.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
I woke up early, stretched out my arms and was happy to be alone with the whole day ahead of me with no plans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
The protest has stretched beyond memes and social media posts, tapping into widespread anger among the youth over lack of jobs and anxieties about their future.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
She walked out into the water slowly, one careful step at a time, and stretched her nose to touch the finger the boy was holding out, as if they were old friends.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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