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

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

VOA: standard.2010.05.02

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

Critics say it's a stretch to describe a man who had 11 wives, one of whom was a young girl, as a supporter of women's rights.

VOA: standard.2010.07.19