as in lengthens
to make longer
the highway project was protracted by years of litigation
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Requiring a shareholder vote introduces uncertainty, lengthens timelines, and raises the risk that a cable spinoff could be rejected or delayed.—
Corey Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026 -
Customers agree that the curved brush lengthens and volumizes their lashes, while the formula is smudge-, flake-, clump-, and sweat-proof.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The appeal of Scottish heritage extends to Stirling Castle, attracting 594,938 visitors and the Culloden Visitor Centre.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The track includes various elements, but most notably a 170-foot vertical spike that extends out toward the Universal CityWalk retail and dining sector outside park.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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The beating heart of Delray Beach, Atlantic Avenue, stretches from I-95 all the way to the ocean.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Contract fight stretches into new year That uncertainty has been central to Sheriff Gregory Tony's dispute with the city, which began last summer when Deerfield Beach said the cost of a new contract for police and fire services was too high.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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That carryover increases the money pool each racing day for the pick six.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The chance of snow increases Saturday night.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Pulling back may feel prudent in the short run, but history suggests that underinvestment during transitions is what prolongs instability rather than reducing it.—
Chris Bradley,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Slower recovery increases costs for insurers, raises pressure on local governments, and prolongs workforce disruption.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Protracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protracts. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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