extension
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A few weeks later, the Rams signed Stafford — the reigning NFL MVP — to a one-year, $55-million extension through the 2027 season.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
It is an extension of the so-called "lipstick effect" economic theory that was popularised in the early 2000s, whereby people who couldn't afford to buy something really expensive would buy a little luxury item instead.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
DCC said it agreed to an extension of the deadline for the consortium to make a formal offer for the company or walk away until July 8 so that the companies can continue talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Counties can ask for an extension, and they still have up to 30 days to certify the results, so the law only goes so far.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
A bartender brought a phone into the room with a long extension cord.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
Vocabulary lists containing extension
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 6
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 2
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The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words
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