prolong

Example Sentences

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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

There are less rules outside, fewer boundaries: coffee dates prolong, walks meander, thoughts digress.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

That would prolong any gains seen in benchmark crude prices, he told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: This iPhone charger that fits more outlets than most may even help prolong your device’s battery life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

I was furious that the State would try to prolong any order granting relief to Walter.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson