Example Sentences

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By modeling subtle changes in the planet's brightness as it moves, researchers determined that intense gravitational forces from the much heavier pulsar are stretching the planet into its lemon-like shape.

From Science Daily • Jan. 1, 2026

The dire statistics are stretching belief in the manager among the United fanbase heading into a sequence of matches their club has been awful in for the past two seasons.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

Consumers continued to make more purchases on credit cards, but they are also carrying bigger balances month-to-month, a sign they are stretching further to spend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 2025

The high temperatures are stretching across the Gulf of Mexico into parts of the United States including Texas and Florida.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

“These are stretching jobs. Maybe three extra inches on their spines. They might even live. Now why don’t we find a bed you like, huh?”

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan