extend
verb (used with object)
to stretch out; draw out to the full length.
extending
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present participleof extend.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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ET are expected to show a further decline in the inventory surplus, the warmer-than-usual weather seen extending well into November is keeping prices under pressure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The company said it is seeing “clear momentum” from its new model portfolio, with customer demand for the new electric portfolio remaining strong and order books for key models in Europe extending well into 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
The glass-lined living spaces connect to the balcony, extending the home’s entertaining options outdoors.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
A Met Office yellow warning covers almost the entirety of Scotland - apart from Shetland - extending into the north coast of Northern Ireland and the far north of Northern England.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
We called a meeting—indeed, a whole series of meetings, extending over more than a year.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
