extend
Example Sentences
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The ball bounced out of bounds, hitting the pylon on its way out for a safety, extending the Ole Miss lead to 39-34.
From Los Angeles Times
The Reserve Bank of Australia left its cash rate unchanged last month, extending a pause that began in August, while warning that inflation risks had tilted to the upside.
The implications extend beyond ADHD, since Homer1 has also been linked to disorders involving early sensory processing differences, including autism and schizophrenia.
From Science Daily
The fetishized infatuation with “Heated Rivalry” doesn’t just stop at the characters; it’s now extending to the actors as well.
From Salon
“Hopes for a full rebound were dashed by volatility from tariffs, an extended government shutdown, and a late pullback in AI stocks,” said analysts for Renaissance Capital in a 2026 IPO preview report.
From Barron's
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