as in extensions
the act of making longer
the indefinite prolongation of the cease-fire
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extensions
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The dispute kept lawmakers for months from passing a timely budget, leading ultimately to a deal in June that required two extensions of Florida’s legislative session.—
Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
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The league and players have had two extensions and have met in person several times this week.—
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“Prolongations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolongations. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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