How to Use extension in a Sentence

extension

noun
  • Make sure that the muscles get the proper amount of extension.
  • I missed the deadline but was granted an extension.
  • He's asking for a contract extension.
  • Such as, who would pay for that extension of the highway lid park?
    Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2024
  • All the breaking balls were down out of the zone, and everything was just kind of to extension side.
    Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 16 Aug. 2023
  • But there is still one more key extension to keep an eye on.
    Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The two sides agreed to a two-day extension of the deal earlier this week, which is set to expire.
    Mike Brest, Washington Examiner, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The White House, in the meantime, approved a two-year extension of the current program.
    Alex Thomas, Arkansas Online, 28 July 2023
  • One of the few changes made since the original design is an extension to the swim platform.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 2 June 2023
  • Keep in Mind The 16-foot length is a little short compared to most extension ladders.
    Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2023
  • On Friday, the Rams announced that Higbee agreed on a two-year extension through the 2025 season.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The Kings signed Sabonis to a five-year, $217 million extension last summer.
    Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 10 Feb. 2024
  • And the ink is now drying on his five-year contract extension worth $255 million.
    Ike Morgan | Imorgan@al.com, al, 6 June 2023
  • Just install the extension and click its icon to configure it.
    Justin Pot, WIRED, 5 Mar. 2024
  • If the extension is passed, Loop 101 in the West Valley could see major improvements.
    Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 5 June 2023
  • The recall is an extension of a 2022 recall for the same problem, according to Ford.
    Tom Krisher, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Both sides could not reach an agreement on an extension before the season.
    Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2024
  • His extension was approved by the presidents and chancellors of the 14 SEC schools.
    Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 13 July 2023
  • In the future, there will be an extension of the Razorback Greenway for access to the park, according to the release.
    Mike Jones, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Currently, the front porch is a deep navy/purple, the original mill home a lighter shade, and the extension a rich medium version.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • By extension, you’re left with more pulp than other machines.
    Emily Johnson, Bon Appétit, 15 Aug. 2023
  • This is for Ghana—and by extension, for the entire diaspora.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Nov. 2023
  • That pause was set to expire at the end of this year with the tariff then increasing to 50 percent, so this extension is a welcome reprieve.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The extension came as the Spartans were finishing off their best season in six years with an 11-2 record and Peach Bowl victory.
    Craig Meyer, Detroit Free Press, 10 Sep. 2023
  • Because whatever that is, is an extension of something that most people don't have, don't get to see in their life.
    Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Oak View Group's contract has been extended ever since, with the latest extension set to end June 30, city records show.
    The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024
  • To Lewis’ surprise, patients were told to remove all hair extensions, braids, cornrows, wigs, etc.
    Tarena Lofton, oregonlive, 13 May 2023
  • The previous end date, which was already an extension of the film’s original run in Imax 70mm format, was Aug. 17.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 7 Aug. 2023
  • The project is a musical extension of 2022’s Orlam, an epic coming-of-age poem that Harvey composed over the span of eight years.
    Vulture, 26 Sep. 2023
  • But Roger Goodell, his head stuck in the purse, has been pushing it (and his greedy bosses just rewarded him with a new three-year contract extension).
    Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2023

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