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extension

[ik-sten-shuhn] / ɪkˈstɛn ʃən /


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In March 2025, Algonquin Power announced the extension of a cooperation agreement with the hedge fund along with the appointment of two new board directors including Gavin Molinelli, a senior partner at Starboard.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The company explained that profitability was hurt because the launch of RH Estates, a higher-end and more customizable brand extension, has been delayed till the second quarter, which comes with “significant” advertising and launch costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Those practices saw the original premise of social media—an extension of our proverbial kitchen table—replaced with ethically questionable and legally dubious methodologies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The Italian effectively has four years left on his contract - if Newcastle trigger a 12-month extension, as expected - which puts the club in a strong position.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“Your Honor, we are a little short of the thousand dollars and are requesting an extension to raise the remaining funds.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool