stretched
Example Sentences
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Because M88 is viewed at an angle from Earth, the galaxy appears stretched out, with its spiral structure gracefully spreading across space.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
Manifold privately described his deep cost-cutting work there as just the kind of medicine a hobbled, financially stretched company like BP needed to get back on its feet.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Parents often keep spending on their kids even when their own budgets are stretched, Bender noted.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Defeating Tabur stretched Sinner's winning streak to 30 matches, which has already yielded clay-court titles in Monte Carlo, Madrid and Rome.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
I dozed for an hour and woke to find Black Star stretched out beside me, fast asleep.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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