stretch

Example Sentences

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Shares of banks, utilities and others closely linked to the economy—which often fit the bill of value stocks—have also fallen during that stretch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The Longhorns went one for eight during that stretch and their six total points were their lowest in a quarter all season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The outlook suggested another tough stretch for an S&P 500 energy sector that posted negative total returns in four of the past 10 calendar years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"The fire control centre gave us 20 litres of fuel and lent us leaf blowers. Once the season ends, we have to return them," he told AFP, standing before a blackened, ash-strewn stretch of land.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I grab my right foot and yank it behind my butt to stretch my quad.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison