elongate

Example Sentences

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The supernova is elongated and is shaped like an olive.

From Space Scoop

All around the festival grounds, there are several tents dedicated solely to Flog Gnaw merchandise, with elongated lines.

From Los Angeles Times

“Now I’m floating away, far and away,” she announced during the supremely propulsive “Contact,” elongating that second “away” while steering the melody toward the ceiling to better evoke the “floating.”

From Washington Post

For example, it’s not just an angular, elongated object against a blue background—it’s an airplane in the sky.

From Scientific American

Some designs were worn layered: elongated jackets or long dresses on top of trousers.

From Reuters