protracting

present participle of protract

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • The modifications included lengthening the body by 10 inches, lowering it, and giving it a new rear aero kit, as well as a new exhaust setup.
    Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
  • And lengthening it is a cinch—just hook it up to the faucet; the water pressure flowing into the hose will enlarge it for you.
    Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Through his attorney, Gabe Banks of Banks Weaver Law Firm, Tyrese issued a formal statement extending condolences to the Parker family and accepting responsibility for his dogs.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Galaxy Digital — Shares jumped nearly 3%, extending Monday’s gains after the digital assets investment platform unveiled a Robinhood-like trading system c alled GalaxyOne.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Nuts Different types of nuts, like almonds, are a key snack for prolonging energy.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Kilaru also warned that if the NCAA’s appeal is dismissed on mootness, there’s nothing stopping Pavia from suing to play another season and prolonging the litigation.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Deafening whistles soundtracked the final nine minutes of Sunday’s clash after Grealish’s goal, the game stretching into the 102nd minute before the time was called.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The often snowy State Route 67, stretching some 43 miles south from Jacob Lake Inn to the lodge and scenic overlooks, goes unplowed after the first big storm.
    Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The government can raise revenues by increasing the payroll tax that funds Social Security or the income threshold to continue paying the tax or raise the full retirement age.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
  • People would be wise to consider the ever-increasing cost of homes in the area before selling their property due to immigration enforcement fears, Gonzalez said.
    Juan Cordoba, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Protracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protracting. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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