prolonging

Example Sentences

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Cloudflare said it chose to lay off so many people at once to avoid “dragging” its reorganization across multiple quarters, which would slow it down while prolonging uncertainty for workers.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

A 15-percent US tariff and higher duties for other key markets such as India risk prolonging weak prices and further squeezing margins, the ministry said, calling it a "source of concern".

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

It also warned: "Trade tensions could flare up, prolonging uncertainty and weighing more heavily on activity."

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

As a result, the roles were filled by officers who had had to juggle “other duties besides background investigations” — thereby prolonging the time it took to review an applicant’s background, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

The executive wondered if they were enjoying prolonging this encounter.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman