stretch out
Example Sentences
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After the collapse, Jacks could have swung hard but batted responsibly to stretch out the innings from 211-7 in the 39th over.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
People who inherited retirement accounts before 2020 could stretch out required distributions over their lifetimes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Boeing and Airbus have backlogs that stretch out for years, and GE Aerospace is a dominant provider of jet technology.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
And there is room to stretch out - length-ways at least - in the garden.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
I tried to run to him, but every time I got close, the hallway would stretch out even longer and I’d have to start running all over again.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
