prolong

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

"We need to postpone the meeting until next week. "

"The factory workers assembled the cars all day. "

"After a long week of school, my vacation was a welcome freedom from studying. "

"The duration of the meeting was only thirty minutes. "

"The architect prolonged the design phase of the new library, adding more time for planning. "

"The doctor scheduled my appointment for next Tuesday at 10 AM. "

"The music from the party was distant, but I could still hear a few notes. "

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

"To make the pants fit, the tailor will lengthen the legs. "

"There is one sterling and here is another"