How to Use prolong in a Sentence

prolong

verb
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  • Additives are used to prolong the shelf life of packaged food.
  • He’s been in prison for 40 years and doesn’t want to prolong the inevitable.
    — Lincee Ray, EW.com, 3 May 2024
  • Tandon puts one of Silke's rods in to prolong the look of her blowout.
    — Neha Tandon, Glamour, 15 Nov. 2023
  • This will prevent power surges and prolong the life of the bulbs.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Consistent speed and power prolong the grinder’s life and help to keep the blade sharp.
    — Brad Fenson, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Even the best gardening tools need to be stored inside to prolong their life and keep them in good shape.
    — Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2023
  • If you’re tempted to toss a semi-old sweet potato in the fridge in the hopes of prolonging its shelf life, don’t.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 17 Oct. 2023
  • To prolong the life of your blooms, place your Easter lily in bright, indirect light in a cool, but not drafty, spot in your home.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Wash and remove stems and pits right before using the cherries to prolong their life.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2024
  • And so if the bleaching is prolonged for a prolonged period of time, that coral then begins to die.
    — Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2023
  • At less than 40 minutes each, the episodes don’t prolong our agony, yet crucial bits of context seem to be lost on the cutting room floor.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Our testers were happy with the fabric being machine-washable, as this will help prolong the life of the bag.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 14 July 2023
  • Trim the wick regularly to prolong your candle’s life and avoid wasting wax in this way.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 May 2023
  • After all, studies show that the right detergent can prolong the lifespan of your clothes by up to 30%!
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Appeals by the defendants could prolong the case which has roiled the Vatican for years.
    — Phoebe Natanson, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2023
  • This wait time is often prolonged due to the shortage of available state hospital beds.
    — Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2023
  • But to prolong the life of your roasting pan, Viking recommends hand washing it.
    — Staff Author, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Any further delay will cost the lives of countless Ukrainians and prolong this brutal war.
    — Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 7 July 2023
  • That point is now — for his sake and theirs, whether to prolong this season or establish a path for his success next season.
    — Helene Elliott, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2023
  • The flight control team has tried to keep the batteries cold to prolong their lifespan, leading to some advice for phone owners.
    — Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2023
  • Researchers at the center are hoping to extend awareness on how to care for your brain and how to take action to prolong its lifespan.
    — Dallas News, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Hina went on to blame an abuse of federal subsidiaries for prolonging the war in Gaza.
    — Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Paxton also brought a string of actions that further prolonged the case.
    — Tony Plohetski, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
  • But there are still concerns about its safety, costs, and potential to prolong the use of fossil fuels.
    — Justine Calma, The Verge, 6 May 2024
  • Anime’s global reach continues to grow and long may this be prolonged.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 June 2024
  • His cancer moved quickly, which was devastating to all who loved him, but there is comfort in the fact that his pain wasn't prolonged.
    — Danielle Bacher, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Heim appeared to have caught it cleanly, though the umpires disagreed, prolonging Julien’s at-bat.
    — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 25 May 2024
  • Hiking boots must be maintained to prolong their lifespan.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2023
  • Smoking causes prolonged stress to your body and your immune system.
    — Janelle McSwiggin, Msn, Health, 21 July 2024
  • Not moving your neck may actually prolong pain, stiffness, and healing.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024

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