prolong
verb (used with object)
to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer.
had prolonged
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past perfectof prolong.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In a statement issued after Tuesday's ruling by the Court of Appeal, Lidl said that Tesco had "prolonged the dispute... deceiving customers for another year".
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2024
In July, it said it and other official creditors would provide debt treatments for the third, Zambia, but the delays had prolonged uncertainty, and could discourage other countries from requesting help, Neiman said.
From Reuters ● Sep. 20, 2022
Prior to her January 2020 COVID-19 infection, she was healthy and active; after, she could no longer tolerate exercise, had prolonged chest pain, headaches, brain fog, fatigue, and a rash.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2022
Key policymakers in Congress, two presidential administrations and the Federal Reserve were determined to avoid repeating missteps that had prolonged the problems of a decade ago.
From New York Times ● Nov. 15, 2021
Hugh had prolonged his stay in Europe beyond the period originally designated, and, instead of arriving in time to accompany his uncle and cousin home, he did not sail for some months after their return.
From Macaria by Augusta J. (Augusta Jane) Evans
