prolong
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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
Those that stonewall or improvise under pressure prolong the damage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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
Because the method can prolong the viability of biological materials, it has the potential to benefit many areas of life science research and application.
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
She wanted to prolong this moment, sitting amid the scent of books, discovering Obinze again.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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