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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Dowling’s donation comes as Northwell, New York’s largest health care provider, is actively lobbying the city government on a plan to expand its Lenox Hill Hospital complex on the Upper East Side, filings show.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025 -
The terminal was expanded in 2023. 2012: Paul Konerko hit a tie-breaking three-run home run — his 400th with the Chicago White Sox — in a 12-6 win over the Cleveland Indians.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The Pacers finally broke open a close game by opening the second half on a 9-0 run, then extended their lead to 78-63 courtesy of three straight 3-pointers — two from Thomas Bryant and one from Andrew Nembhard.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Flower food helps keep bacteria out of the water and extend the lifespan of your cut blooms.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Kevin Holland Betting Odds and Line Movement Luque opened as the +140 betting underdog to Holland, who came in as the -160 betting favorite.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Building staff members have key cards to open the bins, which are emptied three times per week.—
Emma G. Fitzsimmons,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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As the episodes unfold, the narrative mutates, and what begins as a crime story bends into something more abstract, more interior.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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In the days since, an intense manhunt has unfolded, which authorities said is currently focused in north central Arkansas region.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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“Stretch (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretch%20%28out%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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