lengthen
Example Sentences
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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.
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
In recent weeks, lead times for filling steel orders at American mills have lengthened, indicating more orders for the metal.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
