Sentence examples for was extended because from inspiring English sources

The deadline for submissions was extended because of the storm.

Others said their prison time was extended because of trumped-up administrative charges.

"His one-year probation would have ended a few weeks ago, but was extended because of this violation".

He has a son in the Marine Corps in Iraq whose tour was extended because of the troop increase.

They were meant to replace the existing NHS Direct helpline by 1 April, but the deadline was extended because some areas were unable to meet it.

Parliament was to begin a monthlong recess last week, but the session was extended because a budget had not been passed.

The deadline was extended because April 15, the traditional filing date, falls on a Sunday, and Monday, April 16, is a holiday in Washington.

Neither show is an obvious big draw, but both have pulled in crowds (the Stockhausen run was extended because of demand for tickets).