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prolong

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1. prolong - Adjective

2. prolong - Verb

Meaning

To extend in space or length; as, to prolong a line.

To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of; to draw out; to continue; as, to prolong one's days.

To put off to a distant time; to postpone.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. Ian Fleming

The prime goal is to alleviate suffering, and not to prolong life. And if your treatment does not alleviate suffering, but only prolongs life, that treatment should be stopped. Christiaan Barnard

The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time. Jack London

They proved that if you quit smoking, it will prolong your life. What they haven't proved is that a prolonged life is a good thing. I haven't seen the stats on that yet. Bill Hicks

Cowardice will not prolong life. Finnish Proverb

Two things prolong your life: A quiet heart and a loving wife. English Proverb

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