stretch for
Example Sentences
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The company’s stock has fallen sharply over the past 12 months, amid a tough stretch for many large fast-food companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Winning back-to-back titles and blazing through this season has brought Angelenos much-needed happiness during a terrible stretch for the city — but winning is what the Dodgers are supposed to do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
“We cut back on spending on nonessentials like dining out or impulse buys,” she said, because buying the house was a stretch for their budget at that time.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Gibson gold project in Western Australia, is “on the home stretch for permitting” following a challenging environmental assessment process, UBS says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
I saw Danny Saunders stretch for it and stop it.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
