were extending
- past progressive of extend.
Example Sentences
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Oil futures were extending their declines on Wednesday after President Donald Trump suggested that a deal with Iran was close, raising hopes for a resolution to the months-long stalemate in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Advanced Micro Devices shares were extending their rally into a seventh session as optimism builds for the company’s business of selling central processing units for artificial-intelligence servers.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 21, 2026
Still, European stocks were extending their recent selloff on Tuesday, with the continent’s flagship Stoxx 600 index 0.8% lower.
From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026
David Hondula, chief heat officer for the City of Phoenix, said Friday that because of the health risks some centers were extending hours that are sometimes abbreviated because of limited volunteers and money.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 2023
The bats were extending and folding their wings, unsure of what to do.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
