as in lengthens
to make longer
the highway project was protracted by years of litigation
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The slim toe lengthens the leg, while the open heel keeps the outfit from looking heavy.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026 -
Not to mention climate change, which lengthens growing seasons and increases pollen production.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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This participatory element extends the exhibition beyond visual engagement, emphasizing process over permanence.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Warren junior second baseman Lauren Jaronik agrees that Meno’s influence extends beyond her hitting and fielding.—
Bobby Narang,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Another is expected to take shape in Councilmember Rick Jennings’ district, which stretches from Land Park to the Pocket.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Graves’ exit has sparked intense speculation about his potential successor to represent Missouri’s 6th Congressional District, which stretches across northern Missouri and touches Kansas City’s Northland.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The translunar injection involves firing Orion's main engine, which increases the spacecraft's velocity to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the moon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With warmer weather heralding spring, the amount of outdoor activities significantly increases.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Deadheading keeps the plant neat and prolongs its blooming period.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
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Defensiveness prolongs the exchange and keeps you tethered to the old dynamic.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Protracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protracts. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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