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extending

  • present participle of extend.

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Such a plan would require extending Wembley's usual 11pm curfew, although sources close to London Mayor Sadiq Khan indicated the city would be willing to help make it happen.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Wildberries' business model is based on a massive network of tens of thousands of pickup locations, extending to remote towns in Russia and to some of its neighbours.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

“We look forward to honoring and extending the Dome’s extraordinary legacy.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

And there are not-too-distant examples of companies renegotiating or extending contracts in times of market stress, when their customers don’t need as much of the things they make.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

“It’s so nice to meet you, Ms. Cooke,” she says, extending her hand.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon