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extension

[ik-sten-shuhn] / ɪkˈstɛn ʃən /


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“The data-center build-out is rate-sensitive, and therefore any sign that interest rates may not move up as much is a positive for the build-out and, by extension, semiconductor companies,” Luria said in emailed comments.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

Even if he finalises his reported extension, it will be at a lower level than the average 'marquee' player – those whose pay is excluded from the salary cap – took home in 2024-25.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

“We believe the recently agreed aluminum transaction and S32’s increasing earnings contribution from base metals driven by Hermosa, Sierra Gorda and Cannington life extension significantly transforms S32 and warrants a higher valuation multiple,” RBC says.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

The extension bill, AB 1847, strengthens the deferral language so borrowers have greater certainty about their repayment options when they exit the program, Harabedian’s office noted.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

He had fed an extension cord through a crack in the screen door, connected to a box fan that blew at his feet.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

They then performed leg extensions, an exercise in which a person sits and straightens the lower legs against resistance to lift a weight.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

Foreign journalists would be limited to stays of just 240 days, or around eight months, but could apply for extensions of similar duration.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

Most venture-capital funds are 10-year limited partnerships, so investors expect their money back, plus profits, in that time frame, though extensions can be granted.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

“We’re being kept on this thread of extensions, and we don’t know when that thread is going to break.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

It followed all the nooks, all the extensions; you had to squeeze past shrubs, you went under two ivy-covered arches and through a rusted gate.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro




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