lengthen

Example Sentences

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The case went to the jury on Dec. 12 after a month-long trial during which around 50 witnesses testified, though deliberations hit scheduling snags that lengthened the process.

From The Wall Street Journal

But his parents refused to accept it was the end and worked tirelessly to find a treatment to improve and lengthen Lorenzo's life.

From BBC

The crude market looks oversupplied, but sanctions, the lengthening of supply routes and a tight refining system are keeping prices from adjusting as they normally would, according to the agency.

From The Wall Street Journal

Davy suggests that future research could lengthen the intervention period, include younger participants, or provide continuous access to foods to more closely mirror real-world conditions.

From Science Daily

"If we can reduce any of those risk factors, we can significantly reduce Alzheimer's cases or lengthen the amount of time until the onset of the disease."

From Science Daily