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as in stretching
the act of making longer
the board's extension of the school year drew howls of protest
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Remaining major moves could be a contract extension for nickel cornerback Kyler Gordon and an extension for Thuney, who is signed only through this season.
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
With one year left on his deal, if a team is willing to immediately sign an extension with Wilson, trading significant draft capital would be well worth it.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly made significant progress on extensions for star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
With a double-wing extension, the compact home offers more interior space while still being portable and easy to relocate.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
With one year left on his deal, if a team is willing to immediately sign an extension with Wilson, trading significant draft capital would be well worth it.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly made significant progress on extensions for star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
With a double-wing extension, the compact home offers more interior space while still being portable and easy to relocate.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Extension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extension. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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