stretched
Example Sentences
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When positioning in futures markets starts to look stretched in either direction, it could signal that a reversal is imminent.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
If changing climate means that certain foodstuffs can no longer be produced in their traditional localities, then the idea of terroir will be stretched to its limits.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The market fallout stretched to the U.S., where bets on South Korean chip stocks likely contributed to July losses of some 67% at Situational Awareness, an AI-focused hedge fund.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Apart from one wild slog early in his innings, McKinney batted with a classical elegance while Rhodes was content to play the supporting role in a stand which stretched Durham's lead towards 300.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Beyond it, between weeds and water, Aunt Maud herself was stretched out in a bed of cress.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
