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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Washington blames Hamas for prolonging the war and obstructing humanitarian aid.
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
To prolong your stay in this natural wonderland, look to organizations such as United Planet and Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms, which also offers opportunities to work on conservation projects or in social services.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 25 July 2025
But prolonged uncertainty over what Trump might do has left companies wary about committing to further investment in China.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
These methods will prolong shelf life and maintain optimal flavor and texture.
Peaches and nectarines contain high levels of micronutrients, particularly vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, niacin, magnesium, and phosphorus.
—Hannah Coakley, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
To prolong your stay in this natural wonderland, look to organizations such as United Planet and Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms, which also offers opportunities to work on conservation projects or in social services.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 25 July 2025
But prolonged uncertainty over what Trump might do has left companies wary about committing to further investment in China.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
These methods will prolong shelf life and maintain optimal flavor and texture.
Peaches and nectarines contain high levels of micronutrients, particularly vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, niacin, magnesium, and phosphorus.
—Hannah Coakley, Verywell Health, 21 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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prolong
verb
pro·long
prə-ˈlȯŋ 
: to make longer in time
prolonged the visit
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