prolongation

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

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extension
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  • Robert Pierce, PhD, is a state extension fisheries and wildlife specialist at the University of Missouri.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
  • Juventus have announced two new sponsorship deals, including a lucrative extension to the agreement with their current kit manufacturer Adidas set to be worth over €400 million ($453 million).
    Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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“Prolongation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolongation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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