Example Sentences

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A delay and stretch-out of the schedule will make the rover older when it is needed and move the mission into less favorable trajectory opportunities in the 2030s.

From Scientific American • Oct. 3, 2023

There is something to like about these three efforts in row and the stretch-out back to 10 furlongs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 28, 2015

Just Say It is a good fit at this level if she can handle the stretch-out in distance.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2013

Wright countered with a plan calling for a stretch-out, from five to six years, of most military procurement programs.

From Time Magazine Archive

Yes, sir, but the tide has made, and we must now make a long stretch-out towards the French coast.

From Poor Jack by Marryat, Frederick