as in extends
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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This participatory element extends the exhibition beyond visual engagement, emphasizing process over permanence.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Warren junior second baseman Lauren Jaronik agrees that Meno’s influence extends beyond her hitting and fielding.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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When this idea is diluted, government expands its ambition to curate the public’s consciousness.—
George F. Will,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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As artificial intelligence expands into classrooms, workplaces, and homes, a new coalition warns that risks to children and workers are growing faster than efforts to control the new technology.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Mexican, a Dallas restaurant that Unesco named one of the most beautiful restaurants in the world, opens April 7 on Brickell Key with more than 10,000 square feet of space and room for over 330 diners.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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His visit to Monaco is only his second outside Italy, but opens what is expected to be a busy year of travel.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
28 Mar. 2026
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Early conversations about money, time, or care may feel stretchy, but clarity softens bumps as the day unfolds.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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When the pair walk into his old stomping grounds for a drink, a story of old flames unfolds in between shots of a solo Langley singing the song while two-stepping couples dance around her.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Stretches (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretches%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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