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extend

[ik-stend] / ɪkˈstɛnd /




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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

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

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

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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