stretch
verb (used with object)
to draw out or extend (oneself, a body, limbs, wings, etc.) to the full length or extent (often followed byout ).
am stretching
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present progressiveof stretch (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“I am stretching my voice to the limit, and over it,” she said.
From New York Times ● Sep. 20, 2018
In the name of fortune, my dear, what do you want?—It comes to this—I’m either a morbid, introspective, weak-minded fool or else I’m noble and fine, and am stretching out for higher things.
From Lady Cassandra by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
Do you think I am stretching it too far when I conclude that he and Coughlin had talked the matter over and considered what inducements they could make to get the Doctor out there?
From The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin by Henry M. Hunt
But remember," continued Rollo, "in order to compass this I am stretching a good many points.
From The Firebrand by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett
Now, tired of life's poor show, Aweary of soul and sore, I am stretching my hands to go Where nothing can tempt me more.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 33, December, 1873 by Various
