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extension

[ik-sten-shuhn] / ɪkˈstɛn ʃən /


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In February, shortly before the Ambani investment became public, the company sought an extension on its permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

From Salon • 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

If you are among the U.S. taxpayers who didn’t file on time, putting your income taxes on extension bought an extra six months to complete your return.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

We’re also trying to keep open the agricultural extension program, training former rubber workers to subsistence farming.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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