stretching

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, many older adults are stretching their budgets on the basics.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The model is spread across Otford, near Sevenoaks, with representations of the Sun and planets placed around the parish and stretching into nearby woodland.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

In a game that ended up being decided by a single point, every drive, “spray,” and stretching of San Antonio’s defense became absolutely crucial to securing the win.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Though he didn’t lay a fingertip on the basketball, Robinson accomplished his mission, stretching his long arms into an obstacle even the super-sized Wembanyama couldn’t shoot over cleanly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

He starts stretching his hamstrings, and I open my mouth to ask him again why he’s training for this race, but he says, “So, I started reading your dad’s book.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison