as in to expand
to arrange the parts of (something) over a wider area
you can't stretch out your legs to the point where you're blocking the aisle
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In this slice-of-life portrait, Chen shows how childhood experiences can shape someone, illustrating how a childhood passion might expand their horizons without necessarily becoming a lifelong vocation.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025 -
The potential is immense: Businesses can expand into new markets without facing financial roadblocks, while individuals can access their money without bureaucratic delays.—
Marc Sacal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bressler added that the partnership, which didn’t extend to the second round, has generated about 750,000 social media impressions and a 30% uptick in website traffic and signups for Formula Bot.—
Mark J. Burns,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Her TikTok videos eventually caught the attention of a major Hollywood studio, who extended her an invitation to interview a cast member from one of their projects.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Southern Distilling Company in Statesville, about 45 minutes north of Uptown, recently opened a speakeasy inside its distillery.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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French luxury retailer Printemps officially opened its first U.S. store this week in the city’s Financial District.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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But the bloodshed that unfolded March 6-10 in Latakia and Tartous represents a frightening escalation.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The shooting unfolded outside Latinas Sports Bar in a strip mall, Houston Police Department Assistant Chief James Skelton said during a news conference in front of the establishment, which was cordoned off with police tape.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Stretch (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretch%20%28out%29. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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