- present participle of prolong.
prolonging
Example Sentences
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On Thursday, the World Meteorological Society issued a new El Niño forecast warning that there is a nearly 100% chance it will continue through February, prolonging its effects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Many operators now avoid the passage and send ships instead around South Africa's Cape of Good Hope, vastly prolonging the journey between Asia and Europe and driving up fuel costs and emissions.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Talks to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz hit an impasse this week, prolonging disruptions to shipping through one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Burns specialists said the injuries caused by heated squishy toys can be particularly severe because the gel inside can remain extremely hot and get stuck to the skin, prolonging the burn.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
A March 19 conversation in the Oval Office revealed a different reason for prolonging the Vietnam War.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
