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extension

[ik-sten-shuhn] / ɪkˈstɛn ʃən /


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The FDA’s road to regulating compounding pharmacies — and by extension the peptides they seek to dispense — has been long and tedious.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Nacua is one of four Rams 2023 draft picks eligible for an extension this offseason.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

That’s especially true if those prices contribute to inflation—and by extension higher interest rates.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

On Tuesday, the UK signed a two-month extension on a £476m deal made with France by the previous government for extra patrols to disrupt migrant smuggling gangs.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

George picked up the cordless extension and headed to her room.

From "George" by Alex Gino