as in lengthens
to make longer
pointless questions that merely dragged out the meeting another hour
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As the day lengthens, and between moves, a little grease imprints each of my pieces—the residue of crackly griot, pikliz, and tostones.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026 -
The vegan formula tubes, lengthens, and volumizes by coating each lash in lightweight fibers and film-forming polymers for striking definition.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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As of June 2026, when the hotel officially transitions from this soft opening phase to truly all-inclusive, every stay will be a full room-and-board rate—an offer that extends to the wine, beer, and snacks in the mini bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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The resort’s focus on wellness extends far beyond the spa, though.—
Angela Lian,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 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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In the coming months, Raman will have to reach beyond her district, which stretches from Silver Lake to Reseda, introducing herself and her record to voters across the city.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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No suspects are in custody as the search for Nancy Guthrie stretches into its 15th day.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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While a certain amount of planning and foresight can be helpful, sometimes doing more just increases anxiety and exhaustion.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2026
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Delaying his return also increases the Mavericks’ chances to secure the highest possible lottery position for this summer’s NBA draft.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Drags (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drags%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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