stretch for
Example Sentences
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Eric Lauer, who had won once in six starts for the Toronto Blue Jays, won six times in an eight-start stretch for the Dodgers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
It’s been a rough stretch for Intel shares as investors wonder how the chip manufacturer will sustain its lofty valuation.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
The company’s stock has fallen sharply over the past 12 months, amid a tough stretch for many large fast-food companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Winning back-to-back titles and blazing through this season has brought Angelenos much-needed happiness during a terrible stretch for the city — but winning is what the Dodgers are supposed to do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Coach Quatrini had us stretch for three minutes, then do four short sprints down the length of the gym, and then stretch for another two minutes.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
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