stretch out
Example Sentences
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Across the archipelago, marine iguanas routinely stretch out across boardwalks and walking paths, forcing tourists to either wait patiently or find another route.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Specifically, Mr. Mamdani plans to restructure the city’s pension payment structure to stretch out the ramp over the next five years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 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
The last man out of the lodge took an extra minute to stretch out to his full height.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
