stretching

Example Sentences

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Kardo Ranya is believed to operate a smuggling operation with routes stretching from Afghanistan to the UK.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“Copper prices stretching to all-time highs is an example of a perfect storm of structural supply-side issues,” said John Caruso, senior market strategist at RJO Futures.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

We have different names for it depending on the culture and era: Italy’s cucina povera, Depression-era “waste not, want not” cooking, the deeply practical art of stretching ingredients without making dinner feel bleak.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Western Digital said during its own call last week that it now has some supply agreements stretching into 2029.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

“Okaaaay,” she says, stretching out the second syllable.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison