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lengthened





ADJECTIVE
prolonged
Synonyms
Antonyms


ADJECTIVE
prolonged
Synonyms
Antonyms


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

Factory activity in New York state contracted in March as delivery times lengthened and supply availability worsened slightly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 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

As the shadows lengthened across the water, Sefia sighed and stood, hefting the pack onto her shoulders again.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee




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