as in lengthens
to make longer
the highway project was protracted by years of litigation
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The slim toe lengthens the leg, while the open heel keeps the outfit from looking heavy.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026 -
Not to mention climate change, which lengthens growing seasons and increases pollen production.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lululemon’s scrutiny extends beyond regulators.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Package For travelers booking the Aero–Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea package, the experience extends beyond the flight and hotel stay.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2026
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Sitting on a little over an acre, the home stretches over 3,800 square feet.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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The new district encompasses most of North County and stretches up through Riverside County into Palm Springs.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Accessible, affordable childcare alleviates poverty, prevents homelessness, improves employer productivity and retention, increases the tax base, supports small businesses and keeps young families in our communities.—
Susan Ellenberg,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The letter alleges that the Missouri State Tax Commission’s recent orders regarding Jackson County assessments do not discuss credits on 2023 and 2024 tax payments, or the 15% cap on commercial property value increases that LeVota has also implemented.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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Deadheading keeps the plant neat and prolongs its blooming period.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
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Defensiveness prolongs the exchange and keeps you tethered to the old dynamic.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Protracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protracts. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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