elongated

Example Sentences

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"Their elongated snouts, numerous teeth and long, flexible necks suggest adaptations for fishing, similar to modern herons," Dr. Motta explains.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

The tomatoes have an elongated plum shape and a pointed tip.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

"The lateral view of the soldier's frontal prominence and elongated head resembles the head of a sperm whale, and in both organisms, the mandibles are eclipsed by the head," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Into it, he compressed 11 entangled, elongated figures, who seem to float in space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

But now the words had elongated and changed.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi