stretch for

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Gorka has emerged as one of the last men standing after a tumultuous stretch for U.S. counterterrorism leadership.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Instead, it has lost nearly 40% during a great stretch for tech stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

It has been a dismal stretch for art collectors.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Three hours might seem a stretch for this subject, but with the Walden period bookended by the lesser known pre- and post-Walden years, it stays interesting all along.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The silence seemed to stretch for many minutes.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela