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prolong the runway of an airfield

underlay helps to prolong the life of a carpet.

Might it be possible to prolong life indefinitely?

an idea which prolonged the life of the engine by many years.

the region suffered a prolonged drought.

The delegation decided to prolong their visit by one week.

They were impoverished by a prolonged spell of unemployment.

Thanks to the very low bulkheads it was possible to prolong the top deck up to the central layshaft, and prolong it over the motor mounting area.

Government sources said there would be no prolonged pause in the war.

After prolonged questioning she finally confessed.

the prolonged firing caused heavy losses.

chronic gastrointestinal symptoms which may require prolonged medication.

The union leaders are trying to buy time by prolonging the negotiations.

He has decided to prolong his visit through the weekend.

Doctors commented that some patients deliberately prolong their treatment.

the line of his lips was prolonged in a short red scar.

Don’t prolong the agony. Just say yes or no, and then I’ll know where I stand.

Success of laser sclerostomy could be increased and prolonged by subconjunctival injection of 5- FU postoperativly.

Many countries have gained national independence after prolonged struggles.

Every father should insure himself against premature death or prolonged illness for the sake of his wife and children.