extend
verb (used with object)
to stretch out; draw out to the full length.
is extending
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present progressiveof extend (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The world’s largest Muslim-majority country is extending mandatory halal-certification requirements on Oct.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
"Today the industry is extending grace, but the first time an autonomous agent causes a breach involving real data, a real plaintiff, and real financial losses, liability won't be an academic debate anymore," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The company also said it is extending its technology leadership, a claim that will likely raise eyebrows given the pace of innovation among its Chinese competitors, Bernstein adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Metro also is extending hours to assure fans can return from late games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
All I’m doing is extending the past by a day.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
