They stretch from the north pole to the south pole, and back again in great circles of the same size.

VOA: special.2010.07.14

"There is something about that stretch that made me feel so much more vulnerable and susceptible and exposed to the natural conditions.

VOA: special.2011.03.23

At that time the United States did not stretch all the way across the continent.

VOA: special.2010.01.11

A frieze is a long stretch of surface that has been painted or sculpted.

VOA: special.2010.01.27

Light waves from an object speeding away from you will stretch into longer wavelengths.

VOA: special.2009.04.29

Its borders are debated. Generally,however, they stretch from Fourteenth Street on the north side, Avenue A on the west, Houston on the south and the East River.

VOA: special.2009.04.27

The expansive wetlands stretch across more than six hundred thousand hectares.

VOA: special.2010.09.21

"We had only to stretch out our hands and take them.

VOA: special.2009.11.05

One hundred sixty thousand Allied troops landed on the desolate stretch of coastline, which was heavily fortified by the Germans.

VOA: standard.2009.06.02

Long lines stretch around the popular exhibits, with visitors forced to wait several hours to get a glimpse inside.

VOA: standard.2010.05.02

The runway is built on a flat stretch of land on a hill, with a sheer drop on both sides.

VOA: standard.2010.05.23

I think when you stretch it out over three years, because the program does go further, you get closer to that number,"

VOA: standard.2009.03.10

I think we can stretch things out a few days, and that's really what we're talking about.

VOA: standard.2009.10.24

"But it's not a done deal by any stretch, and I still believe that Cleveland, New York and Chicago are all in the hunt."

VOA: standard.2010.07.08