extending

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Other measures to help pubs include "reforming business rates, with a £4.3bn support package to limit bills rises, capping Corporation Tax at 25%, and extending World Cup opening hours for pubs," the spokesperson added.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Technology stocks tumbled on Tuesday, extending a swoon that began in early June, as investors anxiously await the historic SpaceX IPO later this week and retreat from hot parts of the AI playbook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Technology stocks tumbled on Tuesday, extending a swoon that began in early June, as investors anxiously await the historic SpaceX IPO later this week and retreat from hot parts of the artificial-intelligence playbook.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Stock futures were down, extending Friday’s selloff where the Nasdaq tumbled 4.2%, the S&P 500 fell 2.6%, and the Dow dropped 1.4%.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Marlena smiles in delight, clapping, extending her hands toward Rosie and inviting the crowd to adore her.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen