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prolong
/pɹoʊˈlɑŋ/
verb
To extend in space or length.
To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of
Similar: draw out
To put off to a distant time; to postpone.
"The government shouldn't prolong deciding on this issue any further."
Synonymsdraw out
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