Sentence examples for the lengthening from inspiring English sources
verb
To make longer, to extend the length of.
Join the lengthening queue.
Another expected change is the lengthening of the television contract.
The lengthening list of those who have given their lives includes Cpl.
The lengthening list of broken promises, missed targets and abandoned initiatives is causing disillusionment.
They too would have noted the lengthening of toe and a more slender heel.
"I like your hat," she said, to fill the lengthening silence.
Autumn is the time when they creep out of the lengthening shadows, ready for Halloween.
He used rubato -- the lengthening and shortening of notes -- for tremendous effect".
But, given the lengthening list of political and economic worries, it might be helpful.
THE lengthening shadow cast by illegal betting syndicates over international sport has one curious exception: America.
The lengthening delay was blamed on business matters, then on bassist Cliff Williams's injured hand.
