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Example sentences for: prolong

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The naive scenario: Rather than let Clinton escape unpunished, the Senate will prolong the trial to subpoena more testimony about Blumenthal.
Dani and his colleagues have recently shown that acetylcholinesterase inhibitors—which block the degradation of acetylcholine and hence prolong its action—used to treat Alzheimer disease also stimulate dopamine release.
Ninety-four percent indicated that medications to treat opportunistic infections may prolong the life of a patient who is HIV-positive (Table 7).
He particularly enjoys believing that after a certain age, he won't spend resources to prolong his own life.
Marmalade and preserves have been made for centuries to prolong food supplies for the islanders, and you can choose from a wide range of flavors.