stretched
Example Sentences
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They predict a short-term hit to the housing market as many mortgages rely on two incomes and housing has gotten more expensive relative to salaries, especially for buyers already stretched financially thin.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Williamson had her arm stretched out to stop the ball and place it so that she could take the goal-kick herself.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Students who connect with a counselor early are far more likely to finish, and our counselors are stretched too thin to reach everyone who needs them,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Even if some company valuations are stretched, increases in stock prices are broader than a couple of years ago when indexes were driven by the so-called Magnificent Seven.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
She stretched her arm up, barely able to reach the doorknob.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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