Example Sentences

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He could pave the way for dialogue with jihadists who have been extending their influence toward the country's south and west for several months.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

The cargo companies have been extending the lives of older jets even as they slowly retire their MD-11s and upgrade to newer, more efficient cargo jets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

Alonso's side have been extending their record run since breaking the previous elite leagues mark of 44 games - set by Juventus in May 2012 - last month.

From BBC • May 9, 2024

Ukrainian drone developers have been extending the weapons’ range.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

We have been extending ourselves because of war in a great many different directions.

From Address by Honorable Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior at Conference of Regional Chairmen of the Highway Transport Committee Council of National Defense by United States. Council of National Defense. Highway Transport Committee