prolong

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Answering that may involve asking awkward questions about the types of breeds we choose and the extent to which we expect treatment to prolong the lives of our animals.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

That would prolong any gains seen in benchmark crude prices, he told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

However, weather conditions can shorten the process to four days or prolong it for as long as a month, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

This, however, could also present the U.S. with a dilemma on whether to prolong the air war if the regime were to crack down again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Hagrid leaned upon his spade, but did not seem keen to prolong their talk, because Madame Maxime returned to the carriage shortly afterward.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling