stretch for

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Gorka has emerged as one of the last men standing after a tumultuous stretch for U.S. counterterrorism leadership.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

It has been a dismal stretch for art collectors.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

U.S. stocks have staged a big rebound over the past two weeks following what was, by some measures, the worst stretch for the market since last April’s tariff tumult.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

The outlook suggested another tough stretch for an S&P 500 energy sector that posted negative total returns in four of the past 10 calendar years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The silence seemed to stretch for many minutes.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela