prolong
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However, Chatterjee argues that Seagate and Western Digital are taking an approach that could prolong the hard-drive upcycle and justifies a sustained higher valuation.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, remains above $100 a barrel, threatening to prolong the Federal Reserve’s yearslong inflation fight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Answering that may involve asking awkward questions about the types of breeds we choose and the extent to which we expect treatment to prolong the lives of our animals.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
That would prolong any gains seen in benchmark crude prices, he told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026
It was never in our interest to prolong the agony of apartheid for any reason.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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