Example Sentences

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Spinosaurs had elongated skulls reminiscent of crocodiles with lots of conical teeth - perfect for grasping slippery prey - as well as strong arms and big claws.

From Reuters • Jun. 9, 2022

The swimming scale worms also had elongated appendages, which they could extend to stay buoyant and float in the water column.

From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2021

His houses had elongated windows to draw natural light into the space and pervasive white walls to reflect it throughout the room.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2021

During Follini's subterranean stay, her sense of time had elongated.

From Time Magazine Archive

But now the words had elongated and changed.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi