elongated

Example Sentences

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The tomatoes have an elongated plum shape and a pointed tip.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

"The lateral view of the soldier's frontal prominence and elongated head resembles the head of a sperm whale, and in both organisms, the mandibles are eclipsed by the head," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Into it, he compressed 11 entangled, elongated figures, who seem to float in space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"We think whether or not a protein exists primarily in its elongated or in its truncated form might form a regulatory cue for the cell."

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

It’s only been hours since we were taken from our homes, but each excruciating moment since has felt stretched, elongated beyond what it should be.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed