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He took over an apparatus facing stretched air defences, financial uncertainty, stalled peace talks, recruitment problems and widespread bureaucracy and war fatigue.

From Barron's Jul. 16, 2026

Existing officials, already stretched thin, are being asked to take even more assignments, which leads to burnout and even higher turnover.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

When stock-market leadership is as narrow and stretched as it is now, a negative earnings season or data that signals interest-rate hikes could make risk assets more vulnerable.

From MarketWatch Jul. 14, 2026

Atkinson stretched the lead out to 35-3, going in after some blurring footwork from Marcus Smith and a lovely offload off the floor from Van Poortvliet.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

By their sides, the rocky children bent and stretched in a game that had no ending.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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