stretched

Example Sentences

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By rolling his defender and facing the opposition's goal when the game becomes stretched, he has added to his arsenal of assists by playing through balls to Erling Haaland running in behind.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

As GLP-1 use reshapes dining, restaurants are also dealing with a consumer stretched by higher costs of living.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The train to Hogwarts, for instance, is especially well done, seemingly stretched to infinity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

While port stocks are still falling, the current price level looks stretched, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Though her eyes did not open, she stretched her fingers toward Clare.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman