stretch for

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In the firm’s view, Intel is under-appreciated by Wall Street, a claim that might seem like a stretch for a company worth $538 billion.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

This is the start of a rugged seven-game stretch for the Chargers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Gorka has emerged as one of the last men standing after a tumultuous stretch for U.S. counterterrorism leadership.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

The outlook suggested another tough stretch for an S&P 500 energy sector that posted negative total returns in four of the past 10 calendar years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It had weathered a bad stretch for its industry, in the late 1990s, during which several of its competitors collapsed.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis