simple past and past participle of extend
Longer in length or extension; elongated.
Stretched out or pulled out; expanded.
Lasting longer; protracted.
After 46 years of service, Hunterston B nuclear power plant in North Ayrshire closed on January 7. The facility had been life-extended on several occasions, before the decision to close came after cracks were found in the core.
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