prolonging

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

"The doctor advised rest and fluids to avoid the prolongation of the cold. "

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

"My grandmother takes several medications for her high blood pressure. "

"The organizers were happy to see so many attendees at the conference. "

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

"He is a student of life."

""My little sister always argues about her bedtime." "

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

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

"The construction crew's working on the new school building is going smoothly. "

"My grandmother was admitted to the hospital last week after falling. "