stretched

Example Sentences

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The vital victory stretched Arsenal's lead to five points ahead of Manchester City, who have a game in hand, and put league silverware in touching distance after three successive second-placed finishes.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The legal and public relations feud has stretched on for well over a year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Indeed, existing-home sales measured by the National Association of Realtors have remained in a relatively weak range as buyers remain stretched and mortgage rates swing.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Lee isn’t sure how much of the current downturn stems from customers staying away since the ICE action and how much reflects stretched consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

There was a man lying stretched out in the hay, a man in a uniform, an unfamiliar blue uniform.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo