extend
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It remains uncertain whether these approaches could eventually be used to extend healthy human life.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
A rate hike, coupled with a hawkish message — or guidance pointing to a faster pace of tightening—could extend the yen’s rally and increase the risk of a broader unwind in yen-funded positions.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
The three-time Grammy winner and One Direction alum announced on Thursday that he will extend his tour well into 2027.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Analysts say the appeal could extend a closely watched legal battle that has drawn attention to Chey's control of SK Group, as the AI boom boosts the value of its chip assets.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Rome rose to power in the second century BC and swallowed up Greece, but Rome's power did not extend as far east as Alexander’s had.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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September’s move, first unveiled during the annual parliamentary meeting in March, extends a funding mechanism that supported other large state lenders last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Hitschler’s emphasis on attacking extends to the secondary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
"We are clear that the Falkland Islanders' right of self-determination extends to the right to exploit their own natural resources," it said.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Observations also show that it extends through several layers of the atmosphere, meaning it is not simply a pattern visible at the cloud tops.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
She steps forward, extends her long arms, and holds him close.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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Race-winner Antonelli, who extended his championship lead to 81 points, acknowledged Norris' bad fortune.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Former vice presidents typically receive six months of Secret Service protection after leaving office, but former President Biden extended the coverage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
She extended clinic hours to welcome parents with non-traditional work hours.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
Roblox told AFP that the wallet will be extended in 2027 to teenagers with parental consent, and the payment card will be available to any wallet holder.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
She moved over to Coal and extended her hand.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley compared semaglutide directly with calorie restriction, one of the best-known interventions for extending lifespan in laboratory animals.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
The company said no-one was injured and its initial assessment was that an object extending above the roof of a moving vehicle came into contact with the drone.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
For families in which trauma remains unspoken, silence can become a pattern, one that risks extending across generations.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Global sea surface temperatures also set a new daily high and tied equal-hottest for August, extending a three-month streak of record-breaking warmth across the world's oceans.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Marlena smiles in delight, clapping, extending her hands toward Rosie and inviting the crowd to adore her.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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