Examples of prolong in a Sentence
Additives are used to prolong the shelf life of packaged food.
High interest rates were prolonging the recession.
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The latest escalation has raised fears among corporate executives that the conflict will drag on for months, prolonging uncertainty for the global economy.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
But the district appealed that decision just days before the school year began, prolonging what has now become a years-long legal battle.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
New York is looking to prolong its five-game win streak with a victory against Washington.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
To prolong their lifespan, plastic cutting boards can be put in the dishwasher for cleaning; wooden ones can be cleaned with a diluted bleach solution or disinfectant.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
But the district appealed that decision just days before the school year began, prolonging what has now become a years-long legal battle.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
New York is looking to prolong its five-game win streak with a victory against Washington.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
To prolong their lifespan, plastic cutting boards can be put in the dishwasher for cleaning; wooden ones can be cleaned with a diluted bleach solution or disinfectant.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prolong
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“Prolong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prolong. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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prolong
verb
pro·long
prə-ˈlȯŋ 
: to make longer in time
prolonged the visit
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