prolonged; prolonging; prolongs
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Examples of prolong in a Sentence
Additives are used to prolong the shelf life of packaged food.
High interest rates were prolonging the recession.
Recent Examples on the Web
In the case of Maya and Carina, that meant accelerating the timeline slightly to show their early experiences with motherhood, rather than prolonging their struggles to start a family.
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Max Gao, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Efforts to prolong the trial, and potentially force Democrats to cast some hard votes, are now more likely to materialize without senators rushing to catch flights home.
—Liz Goodwin, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Always be sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations for temperature and wash/dry cycles to prolong the usefulness of the mattress protector.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Both drugs are also known to prolong flares for months (particularly if there has been a pustular eruption).
—Maureen Salamon, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2024
Hemp seeds are rich in fiber, helping to regulate bowel functions, reduce sugar cravings, and reduce appetite by prolonging the feeling of being sated.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Tom’s objective soon shifts to prolonging his own stay.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
The project is about 96% complete, Fitch said, but ongoing issues could prolong its completion.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
But since the Park Service announced peak bloom March 17, the second-earliest date on record, temperatures have been slightly cooler than normal, prolonging the bloom.
—Kevin Ambrose, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Max Gao, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
Efforts to prolong the trial, and potentially force Democrats to cast some hard votes, are now more likely to materialize without senators rushing to catch flights home.
—Liz Goodwin, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Always be sure to follow the manufacturer's recommendations for temperature and wash/dry cycles to prolong the usefulness of the mattress protector.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
Both drugs are also known to prolong flares for months (particularly if there has been a pustular eruption).
—Maureen Salamon, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2024
Hemp seeds are rich in fiber, helping to regulate bowel functions, reduce sugar cravings, and reduce appetite by prolonging the feeling of being sated.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Tom’s objective soon shifts to prolonging his own stay.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
The project is about 96% complete, Fitch said, but ongoing issues could prolong its completion.
—Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
But since the Park Service announced peak bloom March 17, the second-earliest date on record, temperatures have been slightly cooler than normal, prolonging the bloom.
—Kevin Ambrose, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Prolong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prolong. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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prolong
verb
pro·long
prə-ˈlȯŋ 
: to make longer in time
prolonged the visit
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