at a stretch
(chiefly, UK) In one continuous period of time; at a time.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(chiefly, UK) In one continuous period of time; at a time.
He worked for fifteen hours at a stretch.
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“I wouldnt touch the defenders with a fork atm. I would consider Sarr and Mateta and probably no other players. Maybe Henderson at a stretch.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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