prolong

Example Sentences

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However, Chatterjee argues that Seagate and Western Digital are taking an approach that could prolong the hard-drive upcycle and justifies a sustained higher valuation.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

That would prolong any gains seen in benchmark crude prices, he told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

However, weather conditions can shorten the process to four days or prolong it for as long as a month, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

The probe is set to prolong a fight over control at Nexperia, a Dutch-headquartered company that last year found itself at the center of a geopolitical dispute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

I hesitated, my hand on the door handle, trying to prolong the moment.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer