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stretch

[strech] / strɛtʃ /




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“Behind gates on a rare flat lot in Mount Olympus, this private retreat captures unobstructed panoramic views that stretch from downtown Los Angeles to the ocean,” the listing crowed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Last year, the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust returned 100 water voles to a stretch of the Upper River Lea, on the Ayot Estate, near Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Gasoline inventories recently completed their longest stretch of consecutive weekly declines on record.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The U.S. labor market added over 500,000 jobs between March and May, marking its best three-month stretch in over two years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

A rabbit scurries past, hopping in the opposite direction as fast as its legs can stretch.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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