stretch
verb (used with object)
to draw out or extend (oneself, a body, limbs, wings, etc.) to the full length or extent (often followed byout ).
have been stretching
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present perfect progressiveof stretch.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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They have been stretching what Ms. Salas, 50, estimated is about four more days’ worth of meat, pastas, rice, beans and tortillas.
From New York Times ● Mar. 3, 2023
Grocery stores and food supply chains have been stretching themselves throughout the pandemic to keep products in stock, but the onset of omicron is now upending operations across the board.
From Slate ● Jan. 10, 2022
Thousands of new arrivals a day have been stretching Germany’s capacity to house refugees and other migrants.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 17, 2015
Thousands of new arrivals a day have been stretching Germany's capacity to house refugees and other migrants.
From US News ● Oct. 17, 2015
The last two or three days, when not stone-picking, A—— and Mr. B—— have been stretching the barb-wire with which they are enclosing the property; and there has been great chaff about our "Jehuship."
From A Lady's Life on a Farm in Manitoba by M. G. C. (Mary Georgina Caroline) Hall
