stretch for

Example Sentences

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Five-time World Cup winners Brazil were among the squads getting familiar with their homes for a tournament that will stretch for five and half weeks until the final on July 19.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

This is the start of a rugged seven-game stretch for the Chargers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Since 2023, only the Los Angeles Dodgers have won more games, a stunning stretch for a franchise with the Brewers’ financial constraints.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

“There are fields of lemongrass that stretch for miles, food that tastes like paradise.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray