stretched

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The major indexes stretched their winning streak to six weeks, the longest since October 2024.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Asked how Reform would perform in local government he said: "We all know the finances of local councils are severely stretched - we are not promising miracles but we are promising value for money."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The legal and public relations feud has stretched on for well over a year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Lee isn’t sure how much of the current downturn stems from customers staying away since the ICE action and how much reflects stretched consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The middle ring had a huge safety net stretched across it.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith