prolong
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Scolyer and Long knew the odds of a cure were "minuscule", but hoped the experimental treatment would prolong Prof Scolyer's life.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Having Deborah decide to prolong her life with chemo because she could not resist mining this final seam of comedic gold was a coup de grace.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The US sources confirmed reporting by Axios that the two sides had agreed on a memorandum of understanding to prolong the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
“There is the potential for Iran to prolong disruption for revenue and leverage, and we do not anticipate the Trump-Xi summit to alter this trajectory,” says the firm.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
There was no reason to prolong the ordeal a moment longer.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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