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
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
It would reduce entries, lengthen queue times and overturn a centuries-old policy, the report concluded.
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026
These conditions develop when repeating genetic sequences lengthen beyond normal limits and interfere with healthy cell function.
From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2026
“It will lengthen our journey by several days,” Pol said.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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