lengthen
verb (used with object)
to make longer; make greater in length.
is lengthening
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present progressiveof lengthen (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Perhaps it's because climate change is lengthening pollen seasons, or maybe our modern hygiene habits are removing beneficial microbes from our skin and increasing its permeability.
From Scientific American ● May 31, 2023
Our most successful schools have shown that a key element to raising achievement is lengthening the school day.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 6, 2022
Another problem is lengthening wildfire seasons mean many seasonal firefighters leave for school well before wildfire season ends.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2021
The afternoon sun is lengthening as he turns his truck onto Route 31 back to West Newton.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 21, 2018
She is lovely in the sunlight which is lengthening across the lawn.
From More Portmanteau Plays by Stuart Walker
