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extend

[ik-stend] / ɪkˈstɛnd /




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How can the observable universe extend 45 billion light years when the universe is only 13.77 billion years old?

From Science Daily Jul. 25, 2026

Russia said Saturday it would extend a fuel export ban until the end of the year.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

But that conflict quickly fizzles as both parents become acquainted with this robot, whose memories only extend to the information the couple provided.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

The impact could extend well beyond the Treasury market.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

She sent a letter directly to Premier Nikita Khrushchev, asking him to extend an invitation to Bobby for the World Youth Festival.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

“If disruptions persist for another month, the national average would likely rebound to around $4.20. If the conflict extends to two months, prices would likely move back above $4.50,” they said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

The move extends mandatory life sentences to anyone who commits the manslaughter of an emergency worker on duty including police, prison officers, firefighters and paramedics.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

For the Butchulla people, the Traditional Owners of K'gari, the lakes carry cultural and spiritual importance that extends far beyond their environmental value.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

That level of period detail extends to Bradbury & Bradbury wallpaper, ball-trim swag valances and wall air vents laser-cut in Moorish patterns.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Pop pulls her rosary beads over his head and then extends his arm toward me so that the black crucifix is dangling right in front of my face.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

Even when OpenAI tries to prevent ChatGPT from offering users help with weapons or violent plans, employees found that chatbots sometimes forget their own guidelines during extended conversations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Martínez-Olguín on Thursday extended the restraining order for another 14 days — until Aug. 17 — in recognition that more time was needed for the case to get rolling.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

The discovery could support the development of new approaches for maintaining muscle repair during aging, extended bed rest, and other conditions that involve long periods of inactivity.

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

His extended absence from filmmaking was necessitated by Adrian’s death in 2016 and the monumental torrent of confusion and emotional displacement that followed.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2026

The forest extended in all directions, and there was no sign of a road or path.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

Wildberries' business model is based on a massive network of tens of thousands of pickup locations, extending to remote towns in Russia and to some of its neighbours.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

It’s a feat of engineering, situated on a hill between the park’s upper and lower lots, extending out toward Lankershim Boulevard.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

She urged the government to rethink the plans, extending support to community leisure centres and fitness facilities.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

And there are not-too-distant examples of companies renegotiating or extending contracts in times of market stress, when their customers don’t need as much of the things they make.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Bitter was refilling her cup with coffee, wearing a tank top and gray shorts, her legs wild lengths extending out.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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