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prolong

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To make something last longer.

Repeating the same objections would prolong the meeting without resolving the issue.
Dictionary practice example.
A temporary room loan could prolong the shop's existence for another month while members developed a fuller proposal.
From A Shortcut That Changed the Whole Proposal.
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