as in prolixity
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Noun
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The protraction and retraction of the shoulder blades can also ease soreness from wearing a backpack.—
Ingrid Yang MD,
Outside Online,
29 May 2025 -
Serratus anterior: More laterally located within the chest wall, this muscle is responsible for scapular protraction (translation: pushing away from your body).—
Women's Health Editors,
Women's Health,
14 June 2023
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However, during its evening appearances, Mercury always appears brightest in the days leading up to its greatest elongation.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
24 June 2025
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Some of its plot mechanics are precarious in a way that suffers from a slight elongation of the story.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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“Lengthiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lengthiness. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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