stretching
Example Sentences
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It was Hibs' sixth successive home league loss, stretching back to last season.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
Over seven decades, the American discount chain built a 21,000-store juggernaut on a simple formula: Go where Walmart won’t, keep stores bare-bones and sell cheap staples to people stretching their paychecks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Birds are a highly specialized branch of the dinosaur family tree, with a history stretching deep into the Mesozoic Era.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
Garrett, the reigning NFL defensive player of the year, took part in stretching and individual drills during the portion of practice that was open to reporters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Rowan, stretching his legs to keep up, tried to peer around Marlie's shoulder as the path turned once more.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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