extend
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Now there’s a growing movement to extend Diablo’s life once again — this time to 2045.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
The first option would simply extend both contributions and benefits to infinity, which could mean people with high incomes could end up receiving a lot of money in retirement benefits.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
A ministerial order from Wednesday appeared in the official state gazette announcing the authorisation to extend Almaraz's operations until June 8, 2030.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
A major long-term goal is to extend the approach to people.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
After a moment’s hesitation, I extend my hand, just a bit.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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According to Mr. Vance, people should aim to find their purpose and a sense of contribution that extends beyond economic efficiency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Moreno has shown no public interest in a third negotiation with the city, and the Angels’ current stadium lease extends through 2032, with the team having options to extend the lease through 2038.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
On average, the cusp is shifted well into the afternoon, typically between 13:00 and 15:00 local time, and in some cases it extends toward 20:00 local time.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Copernicus takes measurements using billions of satellite and weather readings, both on land and at sea, and their data extends back to 1940.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Bren makes a fist, taps his chest, and extends his arm to fist-bump me.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
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Arab officials are bracing for continued fighting and an extended disruption of energy supplies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Observer missions called for parties to tone down inflammatory statements as the votes cast on Thursday were tallied, and some teams extended their deployment because of the tensions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
A US aircraft carrier is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, on which thousands of sailors have reportedly faced food shortages and difficult conditions on an extended, nine-month deployment.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Recent carrier deployments have repeatedly stretched beyond their original anticipated duration, suggesting that extended deployments may be becoming a feature rather than an exception of the Navy’s force-generation model,” Blumenthal wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Mr. Pinkerton gazed out, too, for a few moments more, then turned and extended his hand for me to shake.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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But the new plan, issued in 2021, favored the ranchers, extending them 20-year leases, and allowed for the killing of elk if they interfered with cattle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
The bone has short projections extending outward that resemble horns, and it lacks a ventral median groove.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
Another option would be keeping the target at 80% but with flexibility for car makers extending as far as 2034.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
The world’s largest Muslim-majority country is extending mandatory halal-certification requirements on Oct.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Gregor the Overlander, meet you Aurora and Euripedes. They are bonded to Luxa and myself,” said Vikus, extending a flexed hand to the gray bat on his right.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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