extended

Example Sentences

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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 Social Security Fairness Act extended full benefits to roughly 3 million public-sector workers previously affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision, adding nearly $200 billion in obligations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The offer is due to close on June 16, unless it is extended, UniCredit said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The findings offer a reminder that even the most advanced AI systems still have weaknesses, particularly when tasks require them to resist distractions and stay focused over extended sequences of information.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Often silent, sometimes swearing, always pointedly looking at me, neck feathers ruffled, wings half out, beak extended.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen