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

But after turning to catch the throw, he missed the base and stumbled backward into Reynolds, who tripped over Wrobleski’s extended left foot.

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

In 2024, South Korea recorded more than 3,920 "lonely deaths", people dying alone and remaining undiscovered for extended periods -- the highest since records began in 2017.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The walls grew larger, the lights dimmed, the floor beneath her feet extended for miles and miles.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega