extended

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Oil prices extended their losses on Friday after reports that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

Brent and WTI benchmarks extended losses from the previous session after the U.S president said a peace deal could be reached within days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The fire spread from the roof down into the warehouse facility and extended into a neighboring warehouse, a FedEx facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

On Thursday Malik was given a sentence of 10 years in custody, plus four years on extended licence.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The terrified baroness extended a shaking hand toward the sheeted painting.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood