lengthen

Example Sentences

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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

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

The government's proposed changes would extend the standard wait to qualify for settlement to 10 years, although there would be criteria which could lengthen or shorten it.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

These conditions develop when repeating genetic sequences lengthen beyond normal limits and interfere with healthy cell function.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026

No one’s game enough to lengthen their stay and actually walk all the way in.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak