prolonged; prolonging; prolongs
Examples of prolong in a Sentence
Additives are used to prolong the shelf life of packaged food.
High interest rates were prolonging the recession.
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The defense nonetheless warned that further delay could trigger statutory remedies, including Cole’s release from custody, if the government fails to establish probable cause or comply with its disclosure obligations while seeking to prolong Cole’s detention.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Dec. 2025
Russian forces stepped up their bombardment of Ukraine ahead of the meeting, but prolonged fighting presents risks for the economy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Dec. 2025
Will that keep the temperature stable and help prolong the life of the chocolate?
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
As mentioned previously, cucumbers should be stored in the fridge to prolong their life.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Dec. 2025
Russian forces stepped up their bombardment of Ukraine ahead of the meeting, but prolonged fighting presents risks for the economy.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Dec. 2025
Will that keep the temperature stable and help prolong the life of the chocolate?
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
As mentioned previously, cucumbers should be stored in the fridge to prolong their life.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prolong
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“Prolong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prolong. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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prolong
verb
pro·long
prə-ˈlȯŋ 
: to make longer in time
prolonged the visit
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