- present participle of stretch.
stretching
Example Sentences
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Thomas Gernon, Professor of Earth Science at the University of Southampton and lead author of the study, explained that the Grand Canyon preserves a geological history stretching back about two billion years.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
Also, an uptrend move for the Dow stretching back to March remains intact, and he expects the index will reach a short-term bottom this week and become the first index to push toward fresh highs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Balance training isn’t meant to replace regular exercise: the average adult still needs to do aerobic exercise for cardiovascular health, stretching for flexibility and strength training to build muscles and bone density.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The group today remains in control of the capital along with a swath of the rest of the country stretching along the Red Sea coast.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The view of the sea stretching out below us is incredible.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
