as in to lengthen
to make longer
pointless questions that merely dragged out the meeting another hour
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As the Universe expands, the wavelength of each photon gets lengthened by the expansion, meaning that the amount of energy present in the form of radiation decreases faster than the amount of energy present in the form of matter in the expanding Universe.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025 -
Palau has given Carpenter a blowout that combines ‘90s and ’60s vibes to create a modern take on polished oomph that proves glamour doesn't depend on lengthening extensions.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
23 Sep. 2025
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They were presented as part of what the administration said was its commitment to identify the root causes of autism, diagnoses of which have increased in recent years.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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Several studies conducted over the past decade have probed whether acetaminophen increases the risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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The closure of the crossing has stranded Palestinians abroad, while patients receiving medical treatment in Jordan were forced to extend their stays on limited budgets.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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My secret tip is to extend your face wash to your scalp instead!—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) is among those concerned that the threat of interference stretches far beyond Washington, DC.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Arms stretched wide and his eyes popping even wider, the ball grasped tightly in his left hand, Boise State fifth-year cornerback A’Marion McCoy soaked in the cheers.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
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And in July – not far from the Dallas field office, at an ICE detention center in Alvarado, Texas – attackers used fireworks to draw out ICE agents and ambush them.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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What kind of discourse can draw out such analogies while simultaneously acknowledging and preserving difference?—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Its quick forward speed spared Florida prolonged winds and rain but plagued those who felt hurricane-force wind gusts hundreds of miles inland.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Since wigs also naturally shed with brushing, washing, and styling, supplementing with clip-ins right from the start helps maintain a fuller look and prolongs the life of the unit.—
Noel Cymone Walker,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Drag (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drag%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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