lengthen

Example Sentences

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The complex mission would likely put American forces inside Iran for days or longer, and could lengthen the war, according to experts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The hole had been a source of controversy all week following the decision to lengthen it from 236 to 273 yards.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

It would reduce entries, lengthen queue times and overturn a centuries-old policy, the report concluded.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

Will Jacks was the most surprising inclusion in England's 16-man squad, seemingly chosen with the pink-ball Test in mind - lengthen the batting and bowl some off-breaks if required.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

No one’s game enough to lengthen their stay and actually walk all the way in.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak