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Extends merger of tech giants (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elongates

'extends' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for elongates that I've seen before include "stretches" , "lengthens the process" , "tortures on the rack!" , "Extends" , "pulls out" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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