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[ik-stend] / ɪkˈstɛnd /




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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

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

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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