lengthen

Example Sentences

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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 would reduce entries, lengthen queue times and overturn a centuries-old policy, the report concluded.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Will Jacks was the most surprising inclusion in England's 16-man squad, seemingly chosen with the pink-ball Test in mind - lengthen the batting and bowl some off-breaks if required.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

The sun spins mindlessly overhead, the shadows lengthen and shorten as if by plan.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner