as in lengthening
to make longer
the highway project was protracted by years of litigation
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Hudson is 5-foot-6 but appeared supermodel-tall in the photos, thanks in part to her leg-lengthening jeans.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026 -
Due to the 12-inch high waist, these jeans create a leg-lengthening effect.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Topline Oracle shares hit a 2026 intraday high Monday, extending a furious late-May rally that has recast the database pioneer as a marquee AI-infrastructure player and boosted the fortune of cofounder Larry Ellison, who holds roughly 40% of the company.—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Israel’s capture of Beaufort, which sits atop a ridge roughly 2,352 feet above sea level, grants it fire-control views of important highways over the Litani River and territories extending into Israel and Syria.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The green beans provide shade, prolonging the spinach growing season by preventing bolting and excess sun exposure.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
27 May 2026
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In other words, that men live longer and healthier lives if they are backed up by a spouse in doing so, while women don’t see the same support in prolonging their length and quality of life.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Even five minutes of slower breathing, stepping outside for sunlight, stretching or taking a short walk can help your body transition more smoothly into the day.—
Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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The top viewpoint is Monte Gelbison, which on clear days offers views stretching as far as the island of Stromboli.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Leading up to Election Day, the Democratic share of those later ballots, which often determine the outcome in California, was steadily increasing as liberal-leaning voters began to make their choice.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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At that time, Musk accused the FTC of aggressively increasing the number of investigative demands.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2026
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“Protracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protracting. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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