prolong

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"It can feel like a late diagnosis, but it's not - it's just prolonged in how it behaves and how it presents itself."

From BBC

"Persistent rainfall since the start of the year has created the sense that winter is 'stuck on repeat,' with little to no prolonged dry periods."

From BBC

Importantly, the researchers predict that any treatment approach may be less effective if individuals continue prolonged close-up focusing indoors under dim lighting conditions.

From Science Daily

“A prolonged closure or sustained harassment of shipping would be far more consequential, especially given the limited bypass capacity and Asia’s heavy dependence on Hormuz flows.”

From Barron's

Small businesses carry a disproportionate share because they lack the resources to navigate rapid policy swings, secure carve-outs or endure prolonged refund battles.

From MarketWatch