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[strech] / strɛtʃ /




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Topanga Creek, a biodiversity hot spot, is home to their last known population in the mountains that stretch from the Hollywood Hills to Point Mugu in Ventura County.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“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

Coach Mike Brown’s “five-out” approach ensures every player is a 3-point threat, creating wide spacing to stretch defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

He reveled in the strength of his legs and the stretch of his back; in the suppleness that let him turn at full speed on a single paw.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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