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prolong

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


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The OECD’s chief economist, Stefano Scarpetta, warned that damage to energy infrastructure from the Middle East conflict could prolong high energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The appellate panel stated in its ruling that requiring the Department of War to prolong its use of Anthropic AI directly or through contractors "strikes us as a substantial judicial imposition on military operations."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

There are players who have stood on the brink of one-clubmanship only to prolong their careers elsewhere - think Thomas Muller at Vancouver, Steven Gerrard in LA, John Terry in the Midlands.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

I hesitated, my hand on the door handle, trying to prolong the moment.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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