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as in stretching
the act of making longer
the board's extension of the school year drew howls of protest
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Medved last April agreed to an extension through the 2028-29 season with one-year options for both ’29-30 and ’30-31.
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
Cleveland defensive end Myles Garrett just took that title with an extension that averages $40 million per season.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
The Israeli government has suggested an extension to the first stage, demanding the release of half of the remaining Israeli living and deceased hostages in Gaza but without committing to end the war or withdraw Israeli troops.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
For a beauty brand that plays in both the fragrance and hair care arena, a hair perfume feels like a natural extension—after all, what many users associate with their favorite hair care products is, of course, a scent.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
Cleveland defensive end Myles Garrett just took that title with an extension that averages $40 million per season.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
The Israeli government has suggested an extension to the first stage, demanding the release of half of the remaining Israeli living and deceased hostages in Gaza but without committing to end the war or withdraw Israeli troops.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
For a beauty brand that plays in both the fragrance and hair care arena, a hair perfume feels like a natural extension—after all, what many users associate with their favorite hair care products is, of course, a scent.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Extension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extension. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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