elongation

Example Sentences

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"It represents the most extreme elongation found to date in millipedes, which were the first animals to conquer land."

From BBC

The cinematography highlighted the levels: Camera angles — close pans and crops — emphasized the elongation of the hair.

From Los Angeles Times

While a 17-game schedule remains a tiny fraction of 82 or 162, it’s still a taxing elongation for a sport in which every collision takes a toll.

From Washington Post

The baton is an elongation of the arm.

From New York Times

Another approach, currently considered more promising, is the use of atropine eye drops to minimize undue elongation of the eye.

From New York Times