as in to lengthen
to make longer
the highway project was protracted by years of litigation
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Recent Examples of protract
The parents who are left behind often face skepticism about the severity of these cases, which can sometimes take years of searching, the work of multiple law enforcement agencies and protracted legal battles to resolve.
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
The more it is protracted the greater the risk of nuclear meltdowns at power plants or weapons usage (either through oceanic/terrestrial tests or in the war theater).
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The deaths are at once spasmodically grisly—there will be bloody vomit—and agonizingly protracted.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
If the Hackman smile stayed fixed for more than a couple of seconds and his eyes lit up with joy, protracted cruelty might be incoming.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
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N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
The more it is protracted the greater the risk of nuclear meltdowns at power plants or weapons usage (either through oceanic/terrestrial tests or in the war theater).
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The deaths are at once spasmodically grisly—there will be bloody vomit—and agonizingly protracted.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025
If the Hackman smile stayed fixed for more than a couple of seconds and his eyes lit up with joy, protracted cruelty might be incoming.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for protract
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As new growth resumes or accelerates with our lengthening days, some of the oldest leaves might turn yellow and fall off, which is normal.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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Anne Hathaway's sandals will win over heel lovers—and anyone who wants to visually lengthen their legs.—
María Munsuri,
Glamour,
26 Apr. 2025
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Mummy Pig talks pregnancy, big feelings Kelce, also pregnant with her fourth daughter at the time, extended her congratulations and asked how Mummy Pig's other children, Peppa and George, were handling the news.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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To avoid this, make sure the soil layer extends several inches under the plant so moisture can settle well below the roots.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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These medicines can delay cancer growth and prolong a person’s life.2 Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy is another option when hormone treatments are no longer working.—
Jamin Brahmbhatt,
Verywell Health,
28 Apr. 2025
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How those players respond to how different hockey becomes at this time of year is the big payoff here, no matter how long this Canadiens team can prolong this bonus coverage for management.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The reception for each volume of Love, Death & Robots has steadily increased since volume one dropped in March 2019, with the volume three boasting a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Sirens, Netflix’s big budget drama release this month, drops on May 22.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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Incidents are increasing now because people are hungry and people are trying to survive, and that is going to also have an effect on society.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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Bade Boutique Hotel Bade Boutique Hotel is one of the best options for budget travelers looking to stretch their dollar as far as possible.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The National Geographic show eventually chose the RED with the ultra-telephoto Canon CN 20 lens set, which can stretch from 50-1000mm.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Protract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protract. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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