prolong

Example Sentences

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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

Authorities were made aware of Melodee’s disappearance when her prolonged absence was first reported by a school administrator, triggering the initial welfare check that launched the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

The last time these three indicators all flashed red for a prolonged period was in the 1970s, when U.S. institutions were dealing with economic instability, political turmoil, and oil shocks.

From Barron's

"We stress that this shutdown is temporary and linked to the availability of fuel," Mehanna said, warning that a prolonged fuel shortage "would pose a direct threat to the hospital's ability to deliver basic services".

From Barron's

A prolonged dry spell increased the wildfire risk across parts of the country.

From BBC