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A government spokesperson said it had extended a 5p fuel duty cut until September and red diesel continued to benefit from an 80% tax discount.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

A filing late Monday revealed the chip maker had extended its collaboration with Alphabet through 2031.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

JPMorgan reduced the amount of credit available to some private credit funds after it marked down loans they had extended to software companies, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Patterson said the firm had extended its contract with the Post Office at the government's request.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Mr. Clyde ignored the paws that Ignatius had extended for inspection.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole