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prolong

[pruh-lawng, -long] / prəˈlɔŋ, -ˈlɒŋ /


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Scolyer and Long knew the odds of a cure were "minuscule", but hoped the experimental treatment would prolong Prof Scolyer's life.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Having Deborah decide to prolong her life with chemo because she could not resist mining this final seam of comedic gold was a coup de grace.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The US sources confirmed reporting by Axios that the two sides had agreed on a memorandum of understanding to prolong the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Because the method can prolong the viability of biological materials, it has the potential to benefit many areas of life science research and application.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

He’d wanted to prolong the ceremony, get as much of the drama and suspense out of the situation as possible.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier




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