as in lengthened
to make longer
pointless questions that merely dragged out the meeting another hour
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The adjustable shoulder strap can be shortened or lengthened to find your perfect fit.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025 -
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
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In recent months, cases in parts of Utah and Arizona have steadily increased.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The median sales price increased for just the second time this year on annual basis, despite builders’ wide use of sales incentives.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Hartmann connected with sophomore Brady Reeves (the son of the head coach) on a 28-yard scoring strike that extended the lead to 14-0.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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The exchange calculated that California consumers on exchange plans would see an average premium increase of 97% if the credits are not extended.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Behind him stretched the outlines of what will soon be a massive data center complex in the west-central part of the state, where heavy wind often meets extreme heat.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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While Prohibition, which stretched from 1920 to 1933, certainly affected bowling alleys, especially the ones that served alcohol (which is to say, most of them), women started to bowl in greater numbers during that time.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Essential safety tips for heavy rain Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding if prolonged or if there is excessive runoff.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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The debate over requiring a prescription, though outside the powers of the committee, was prolonged as several members strongly believed that requiring a prescription was creating a barrier to access.—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Dragged (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dragged%20%28out%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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