as in lengthens
to make longer
pointless questions that merely dragged out the meeting another hour
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The law phases out several affordable repayment plans and lengthens terms for others.—
Annie Nova,Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026 -
At some point his stride lengthens, brisk, impatient.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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With drought conditions expected to continue, officials say preparation extends beyond the fire line.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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That humble ethos still extends to how films are made.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
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Despite the long history of elite WTA players mastering the art of the moonball, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber chief among them, sending tennis balls into the atmosphere still draws out the sport’s eternal, often cursed relationship between style and ethics.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Working with many first time actors, Nwosu draws out commanding performances, even if these are limited by the loose personas within her writing.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2026
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The primary winner is all but guaranteed the seat in the heavily Democratic district that stretches along the lakefront on the South Side and includes suburbs like Harvey, Dolton and Pontiac.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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More on Etihad Airways Founded in 2003, the UAE’s national airline now flies a global network that stretches across Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Construction increases fire risk.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The ability to see farther and hit faster dramatically increases the information processing burden on military organizations.—
Jon R. Lindsay,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Drags (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drags%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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