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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The plan laid out in Tuesday’s staff report proposed a ballot measure that would expand protections for thousands of acres of open space across Irvine.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
26 July 2025 -
As of 2025, fiber internet is available to approximately 88.1 million U.S. households (56.5%), but access is expanding rapidly.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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From the beginning, Blake knew his responsibility extended far beyond administrative and coaching duties.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Matz will slot into the Red Sox bullpen and give them a left-hander who can be extended or work high-leverage situations against left-handed bats.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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The 930 square-foot granite game board officially opened to much fanfare in July 2002 after several years of planning.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Four of those restaurants opened this year, and the chain is planning for as many as 200 nationwide by the end of 2028, according to the release.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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Initially, the trip unfolded as expected: panoramic hikes, spirited volunteer work and nightly bonding.—
Ani Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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The ambition is real, and the ecosystem is now unfolding.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Stretch (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretch%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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