prolongation

noun

Definition of prolongationnext
as in extension
the act of making longer the indefinite prolongation of the ceasefire

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Recent Examples of prolongation The prolongation was 242 days in 2023 and 346 days in 2024, according to the report. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
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extension
Noun
  • It was set to expire this summer prior to an extension that gives both sides an extra year to reach a new deal.
    — DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • Residents organize a petition and pack city meetings, prompting a 10-month extension of a temporary ban as officials weigh permanently blocking new drive-thrus in the Westside community.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
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“Prolongation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolongation. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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