extending

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Oil prices jumped as much as two percent Thursday, extending similar gains the day before.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Micron Technology stock dropped, extending a 13% loss over five sessions due to broad chip-sector weakness.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The Nasdaq composite lost about 1% on Tuesday, its largest blown gain since early January, extending tech stock volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

What was interesting was how he stooped over and scrutinized each object before extending a slow, deliberate hand.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly