lengthen

Example Sentences

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Factory activity in New York state contracted in March as delivery times lengthened and supply availability worsened slightly.

From The Wall Street Journal

Celia lengthens her stride, so I do, too, and up we go, picking up our pace instead of slowing down.

From Literature

The sun was already as good as set, the last wisps of day sliding across the grassy courtyard we affectionally called the Mall to be replaced by the lengthening shadows of twilight.

From Literature

A recent Wall Street Journal report confirms the pricing pressure and lengthening sales cycle narrative.

From MarketWatch

The hole had been a source of controversy all week following the decision to lengthen it from 236 to 273 yards.

From Los Angeles Times