lengthened
Example Sentences
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Instead of quieting the rumors, it lengthened the story’s time in the news cycle.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
The one concern with Mesidor are the injury issues that lengthened his stay in the college ranks to six years.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
In 1995, US indie heroes Weezer had to cancel a number of shows while frontman Rivers Cuomo had one of his legs lengthened.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
It also lengthened presidential terms from five to seven years, renewable once.
From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025
And it grew sadder when the bells of the church began to toll, and the afternoon shadows lengthened.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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