extension

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And on Wednesday, he secured his financial future by signing a $140 million contract extension that solidifies him as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ shortstop for the next nine years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Remember, an extension is not extra time to pay owed tax.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Redick, who signed an extension in September that will keep him under contract until 2030, is not on the hot seat, not yet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Konnor Griffin, a 19-year-old, signed a nine-year, $140 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Zu took off at a run, blitzing down the aisles of extension cords and buckets.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken