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as in stretching
the act of making longer
the board's extension of the school year drew howls of protest
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The breakfast nook, located in a two-story rear extension off the kitchen, is a favorite spot for a number of people involved in the project.
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David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
After giving up a third-round pick, the Raiders also inked Smith to a sizeable extension.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
With this extension, the Lakers are putting full faith behind Pelinka to lead them into their future, led by Luka Doncic.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Calendar-year tax-exempt organization returns normally due on May 15, 2025.
990, 1040, 1041 and 1120 filers with a valid extension for tax year 2023.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
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David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
After giving up a third-round pick, the Raiders also inked Smith to a sizeable extension.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
With this extension, the Lakers are putting full faith behind Pelinka to lead them into their future, led by Luka Doncic.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Calendar-year tax-exempt organization returns normally due on May 15, 2025.
990, 1040, 1041 and 1120 filers with a valid extension for tax year 2023.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
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“Extension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extension. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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