as in to lengthen
to make longer
pointless questions that merely dragged out the meeting another hour
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The strands just brush her brows in the center and gradually lengthen towards the sides to blend in with the rest of her hair.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026 -
The Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA) sets rules for how defendants can use classified evidence in court and can lengthen the pretrial process.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
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Hadi of the weather service said those increasing winds could create hazardous marine conditions in South Florida, so swimmers and boaters should stay aware.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has pushed back the start date of the new Clean Heat Standard (CHS) – a regulatory scheme that increases costs for natural gas, propane and oil providers to support state climate goals – back two years to 2028.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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If members of Congress did reach an agreement, Covered California would extend its enrollment period or reopen it, Altman said, so more patients could access financial assistance.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Truwit's advocacy extends beyond Paralympic swimming.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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However, valuations may be stretched compared to historical standards.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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There's no end in sight for the New York City nurses strike, which has stretched into its second week.—
Aziza Shuler,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The event, which draws exotic cars, vintage rides, sports cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more, has gained global attention through the years, drawing out celebrities and influencers who mingle among the crowds.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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However, if the situation resembles more closely to 2022 (an environment where high debt and escalating costs are more consequential), then the downside could deepen, and the recovery could be drawn out.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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When Brand Discipline Meets Its Next Constraint Victoria Beckham has survived skepticism, scandal, and prolonged financial pressure through discipline and a unique ability to harness reinvention.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Even after the storm dissipates, the frigid temperatures could prolong its effects, making snow and ice more difficult to clear.—
Bailey Allen,
The Providence Journal,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Drag (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drag%20%28out%29. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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