extend
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Some hospitality firms welcomed the move but others in the industry, such as hotels and restaurants, questioned why the 20% cut to business rates would not extend to them.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
As Lebanon's army deploys in the southern village of Zawtar al-Gharbiya, Hassan Sbeih is among those reassured by the troops and hoping the move will soon extend to areas still occupied by Israel.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Ultimately, the implications could extend across the entire AI supply chain.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
The chip maker is seeking to expand its data-center footprint and extend its AI ecosystem into robotics and other industrial sectors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
But the chasm, tremendous though it was, did not extend everywhere.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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After the $4 trillion company raised its estimated capital expenditures to a new range that extends past that figure while reporting its second-quarter earnings, investors punished the stock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
“If disruptions persist for another month, the national average would likely rebound to around $4.20. If the conflict extends to two months, prices would likely move back above $4.50,” they said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
“When enforcement drives away their customers and workers, the harm extends to the health, well-being and safety of entire communities.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
But the new data suggests the trend extends well beyond those communities.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
He just stands there looking at me until, finally, he extends his hand as if reluctantly welcoming me to his humble abode.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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Oil prices extended losses as a pause in fighting between the U.S. and Iran held, while U.S. tech futures fell as a chip selloff continued.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
"You were failed by each of your parents. You were failed by your extended family," Primm said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Shares of the memory and storage companies extended declines Tuesday following chip-technology developments in China that have spooked investors in Asia and the U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
In addition, ProPublica reached out to four leading lawmakers who were key to Florida’s 2023 bill that extended public money to all families opting for private education.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Above her, the water wall extended to twice her height.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 2.2% on Monday, extending a selloff into a third straight session and taking the index’s cumulative loss over the period to more than 7%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Micron Technology, Sandisk and other U.S. chip stocks are extending sharp declines on Tuesday as developments in Asia send ripples overseas.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
British number two Katie Boulter was knocked out of the Citi Open in the first round, extending her losing run to four matches.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
It’s a feat of engineering, situated on a hill between the park’s upper and lower lots, extending out toward Lankershim Boulevard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
“I’ll take that, Timmy boy,” she said, extending a hand.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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