protraction

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Recent Examples of protraction The protraction and retraction of the shoulder blades can also ease soreness from wearing a backpack. Ingrid Yang Md, Outside Online, 29 May 2025 Serratus anterior: More laterally located within the chest wall, this muscle is responsible for scapular protraction (translation: pushing away from your body). Women's Health Editors, Women's Health, 14 June 2023 But all of these things are additional protraction of the litigation. Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2022 Moreover, time continues to be of the essence as the protraction of the negotiations complicate the talks. Mostafa Salem, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022 The sculpture had become, after all these years, about the protraction of the human foot and the celestial head. New York Times, 26 Jan. 2022 The White House is preparing for President Trump’s impeachment trial to drag into next week amid fears that Senate rules and Democratic protractions will delay his acquittal. Rob Crilly, Washington Examiner, 31 Jan. 2020
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Noun
  • However, during its evening appearances, Mercury always appears brightest in the days leading up to its greatest elongation.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 June 2025
  • Some of its plot mechanics are precarious in a way that suffers from a slight elongation of the story.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • In addition to bringing back Boeser, the Canucks kicked off their day on Tuesday by announcing extensions for two of their franchise cornerstones.
    Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder reached an agreement on a four-year super maximum contract extension, ESPN reported Tuesday.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025

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“Protraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protraction. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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