1.   Some reporters, the journalist said, stretch to reach a conclusion, even if Greenspan has not reached his own.

2.   A few days before the assault, the spacious tunnels, which were carpeted to cut down on noise, stretched to reach underneath the compound.

3.   Shearer tore ankle ligaments stretching to reach the ball during a pre-season exhibition game between Newcastle and Everton Saturday and needed surgery to repair the damage.

4.   Norwegian Bjornebye broke his leg when his studs got stuck in the grass as he stretched to reach a cross from Jamie Redknapp.