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[ik-stend] / ɪkˈstɛnd /




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The significance of the discovery may extend well beyond dinosaurs.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2026

Even if a state were to implement or extend a moratorium on construction, for example, whether it would apply to already started or late-stage projects would be a crucial variable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

The service can extend to direct messages and even the moderation of accounts, so players never see the message in the first place.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

One security source told AFP that the investigation into the breach will "extend far after the event itself".

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

Miss Genovese has folded her arms over her chest, clearly meaning to monitor this call to make sure my infractions don’t extend beyond my wardrobe.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

Then, whether buyers return to semiconductor stocks that have borne the worst of the selling, and whether any recovery extends beyond a handful of top-tier tech names.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

Voters also approved Proposition 3, which permanently extends a high-income tax increase on California’s highest earners.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

The scientific effort to understand neutrinos extends far beyond Antarctica.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

And it is not clear how far Kabila's national reach extends.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

He extends his hands and they all make a circle around my bed.

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar

And while David Lean might have the edge in recreating African battles, Mr. Baudry creates two extended sequences that are emotionally exhilarating, and pivotal in the restoration of French pride.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Qualcomm’s stock was down 5.1% in extended trading Wednesday afternoon.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

When the researchers extended their findings to estimate the nationwide impact, they calculated that permanent daylight saving time would create at least 2 billion more trips to school before sunrise compared with the current system.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

The sense of loss has extended far beyond the stadium.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Great-uncle Edisto extended a knobby hand to me and winced as he pulled me to my feet.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles

The mood was also dampened by a fresh lift in oil prices, extending Thursday's gains after plunging on the midterm results amid hopes for an end to the Iran war.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

In early trading, the benchmark Dutch TTF contract falls 2% to 86.36 euros a megawatt-hour, extending Wednesday’s losses and reaching its lowest level in more than two weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

The weather service issued red flag warnings starting Saturday and extending through Sunday for sections of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

Roots extending away from the sites could be damaged by development, he said, while drainage for nearby new housing could dry out certain tree species and pollute their water supplies.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

“Otherwise this happens,” he said, extending his bandaged fingers.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw


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