lengthen
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Airport security lines could lengthen as over 11% of TSA officers previously called out when unpaid, with some airports reaching 50%.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Days lengthen and the Sun gets stronger, but when cold air moves in from the north, we can be quickly plunged back into wintry weather.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
The hole had been a source of controversy all week following the decision to lengthen it from 236 to 273 yards.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026
Enlarging the suit by around three-quarters of an inch was enough to increase lift by 5% and lengthen jumps by more than 16 feet, according to the scientific research.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
“It will lengthen our journey by several days,” Pol said.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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