prolonging

Example Sentences

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"A process involving Burnham also promises to be more protracted and 'noisy', thereby prolonging and exacerbating the uncertainty about the political situation in the UK," he said.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

However, a long-lasting blockade would increase the risk that workers demand and secure higher wages, and that businesses raise prices of goods and services to cover their increased costs, prolonging the inflation bump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

For one thing, a generous tax break for buying electric vehicles expired last fall, prolonging a slump in sales of nonfuel cars.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

A 15-percent US tariff and higher duties for other key markets such as India risk prolonging weak prices and further squeezing margins, the ministry said, calling it a "source of concern".

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Because he couldn’t stand the torment of prolonging things, he broke their embrace.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner