Examples of 'are stretched' in a sentence
Meaning of "are stretched"
are stretched refers to a state in which something is pulled or extended to its maximum limit or capacity. It can be used to describe physical objects, such as a rubber band being stretched, or abstract concepts, such as a person's patience being stretched
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are stretched
Our resources are stretched to the max already.
Short positions on the dollar are stretched.
Resources are stretched throughout the public sector.
The other three fingers are stretched apart.
They are stretched but are basically a bunch of misfits.
Where traditional cables are stretched to their limit.
They are stretched out on a sort of operating table.
The disclosed films are stretched on two axes.
Lips are stretched horizontally towards the ears.
Its capacity and resources are stretched thin.
The strings are stretched across an open frame.
Basic infrastructure and services are stretched to the limit.
His arms are stretched straight and horizontal.
Your police resources are stretched so thin.
Feelings are stretched to the edge of their capability.
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Northern organizations are stretched to the limit.
Often we are stretched in our relationships through questions.
More than three full weeks are stretched in front of me.
We all are stretched out of our minds.
The contours of the nuclei are stretched and narrowed.
These bands are stretched to allow application to a container.
It is common knowledge that consumers are stretched.
Both our nations are stretched to breaking point.
It helps other people when we are stretched.
The skinheads are stretched by plaited gut cords.
We are doing double duty and are stretched thin.
The long facades are stretched in a repetitive process.
Are stretched to their absolute limit.
The thighs are stretched with care.
Carefully open the transmitter case so no wires are stretched or pulled.
His canvases are stretched over deep frames.
I know your finances are stretched.
All agencies are stretched to breaking point.
Since your intestines are stretched.
The saltpans are stretched along the coast.
Between the veins the thin transparent membranes are stretched.
And our arms are stretched out to them.
Pain can also be present when the muscles are stretched.
Our facilities are stretched to the max.
They are stretched over a wooden frame and are ready to hang.
And supplies are stretched beyond.
They are stretched and then release energy as they recoil.
This occurs when they are stretched to an extreme degree.
It will become even more important as our resources are stretched.
But resources are stretched pretty thin.
They do great work but their family budgets are stretched.
Our resources are stretched to the limit.
Pain may also be present when the muscles are stretched.
Wealth and glory are stretched out before her.
The centre of the frame is unchanged and the edges are stretched.
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His big head stretched out my glasses