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

Vaughn replaced Steve Nash early in the season and the Nets announced Tuesday they were extending his deal.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2023

The bats were extending and folding their wings, unsure of what to do.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins