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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

“And by extension, she’s all of our mama.... She may have forgotten me twice, but we will always remember her.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

Researchers measured leg extension performance both before and during the training session.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

The left-back, who has been the subject of interest from Manchester United, has agreed a two-year extension to his original deal.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Eisman was enchained, however, by FrontPoint Partners and, by extension, Morgan Stanley.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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

I lacked polish—the finishing details like pointed toes, knees pressed together, graceful hands, and full extensions through my arms and legs.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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