prolong
verb (used with object)
to lengthen out in time; extend the duration of; cause to continue longer.
was prolonging
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past progressiveof prolong.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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But he also said that demanding Mr Assad's immediate departure was "prolonging the war".
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2015
What was being negotiated last month was prolonging an existing bailout arrangement by several months.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 10, 2015
Some smug veterans of past Administrations speculated that Carter had already settled on his team and was prolonging the suspense to make news.
From Time Magazine Archive
He was prolonging his siesta, but he hoped to join us at dinner.
From Bat Wing by Sax Rohmer
He knew he could do nothing to cure his father, and that his refusal to give him the answer he wanted to hear was prolonging his pain.
From Shaman by Robert Shea
