stretch for

Example Sentences

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Five-time World Cup winners Brazil were among the squads getting familiar with their homes for a tournament that will stretch for five and half weeks until the final on July 19.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Since 2023, only the Los Angeles Dodgers have won more games, a stunning stretch for a franchise with the Brewers’ financial constraints.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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 past three months have been a tumultuous stretch for investors — and with so much uncertainty still surrounding the conflict in Iran, head-spinning developments in markets could continue.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Instead the bird struck his temple and slid hot and greasy down his face, and he had to hunker down and stretch for it with fetters clanking.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin