prolongations

noun

plural of prolongation
as in extensions
the act of making longer the indefinite prolongation of the cease-fire

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extensions
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  • Between rough-cut fringe, mermaid wave extensions, a bouffant side part and a slicked ponytail, Madix and Bembridge fearlessly sampled every style and silhouette in the big book of hair this season.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • He was granted several raises and contract extensions over the years since, most recently a 2025 update that would have kept him at the helm of the district through 2028 had he not been fired.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
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