prolong
verb (used with object)
to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer.
prolonging
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present participleof prolong.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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I wouldn’t do anything that could risk extending my stay or prolonging my sentence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Indeed, Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange faced heavy criticism from fans for prolonging Frank's tenure for as long as they did.
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
Cloudflare said it chose to lay off so many people at once to avoid “dragging” its reorganization across multiple quarters, which would slow it down while prolonging uncertainty for workers.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
A 15-percent US tariff and higher duties for other key markets such as India risk prolonging weak prices and further squeezing margins, the ministry said, calling it a "source of concern".
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
Even Bisguier, not prolonging any resentment, proclaimed Bobby Fischer as the strongest fourteen-year-old chess player who had ever lived.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
