as in extension
the act of making longer
the indefinite prolongation of the cease-fire
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The environment becomes an extension of themselves, as close as a loved one or a friend.—
Gwendolina Duval,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025 -
The Florida resort revealed the new perk on Monday, along with a limited extension of this year's free water park promotion and other details that may impact when and how travelers visit.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Prolongation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolongation. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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