Sentence examples for helped to stretch from inspiring English sources

Record imports and a sharp drop in exports to China helped to stretch America's burgeoning trade deficit to its widest level in a decade.

'David Lynch, you really are quite wonderful and have helped to stretch the way in which I think and the way I perceive the world," Chamba said last week, beneath our interview with the film director turned techno musician.

Sturridge's dummy when Milner played the ball into Lallana's path should not be overlooked either and Rose's overlapping run on the left had helped to stretch the Dutch defence.

Bolton manager Owen Coyle brought on David Ngog for Ryo Miyaichi and the Frenchman's direct running up front helped to stretch Swansea out of their compact and organised shape.

Allegheny County's hazardous materials team, private contractors, the Coast Guard and others helped to stretch booms across the Monongahela to dam the floating oil.

After leaving school, he held threadbare jobs, including fur nailer's apprentice, helping to stretch pelts on boards before they were cut and sewn.

It helps to stretch my hearing and break some of my old habits in construction, timing and continuity; but I still write everything down on paper.

He did not have a reception against Miami on Nov. 18, but his presence on the field as a third receiver helps to stretch defenses.

This move helps to stretch the spine.

This will help to stretch the muscles of mastication.

Finding a good coach is a great way of helping to stretch your ideas, and explore new options.