- present participle of lengthen.
lengthening
Example Sentences
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That is driving up construction costs by lengthening the time it takes to complete jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The average monthly new-car payment reached a record $777 in the second quarter, with record levels of buyers lengthening their loan terms past six and seven years, recent data from Edmunds.com show.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 5, 2026
“Essentially, you’re just lengthening the ramp, which with international films really helps put these movies on the radar,” says a veteran awards consultant, who, because of potential client conflicts, asked to speak anonymously.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
According to the study, muscles can produce greater force during these lengthening movements while using less energy than they would during lifting, pulling, or climbing actions.
From Science Daily ● May 1, 2026
Abel tried swinging the stone around and around above his head with a gradually lengthening line and then releasing it like a bola.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
