stretching

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Bollywood has long been known for punishing schedules, with shifts often stretching from 12 to 18 hours and, at times, continuing for more than a day during intensive shoots.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The flash point between the two sides is Kordofan, the central Sudanese region that forms the heart of the “gum arabic belt,” a verdant strip of acacia trees stretching across the country.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Constant stretching and compression of a moon can create recurring wet dry cycles where water repeatedly evaporates and condenses.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

In the EU alone, sales grew over 67%, a sign that Elon Musk’s EV maker continues to regain momentum in the region after a slump stretching more than a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

At which point the hare stopped her stretching and proceeded to march back and forth, with her very long back feet alternately thrusting high in the air.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el