Prolonging
[prə'lɔŋɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Prolong
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Examples
- What more could I hope to do by prolonging the interview? Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- When an oil well ceases to flow, it is rejuvenated by being shot, which is quite contrary to the ordinary conception of prolonging life. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- He lingered a moment, as though to give her the opportunity of prolonging the conversation if she wished. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Riderhood quite petted his reply; saying a second time, and prolonging a negative roll of his head, 'n--n--not a inch sooner, governor. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Mrs. Dorset was pale with temper, and her antagonist felt a certain pleasure in prolonging her distress. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- The Secretary had no reason or excuse for prolonging the conversation, and it ended here. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
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