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prolong

[pruh-lawng, -long] / prəˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɒŋ /


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Scolyer and Long knew the odds of a cure were "minuscule", but hoped the experimental treatment would prolong Prof Scolyer's life.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Having Deborah decide to prolong her life with chemo because she could not resist mining this final seam of comedic gold was a coup de grace.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The US sources confirmed reporting by Axios that the two sides had agreed on a memorandum of understanding to prolong the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The team also tested whether they could prolong these signals.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

For one thing, he was not anxious to prolong his own torture, by keeping the Queen under his roof, whom he loved and could not have.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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