Apart from the sanctions, western countries ramped up their military assistance to Kyiv in a move that Moscow warns will add to further prolonging the Ukraine conflict.

Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/news/197581/China-warns-US-not-to-add-fuel-to-fire-of-Ukraine-conflict

As reported by Italy’s Gazzetta dello Sport, the two parties have entered negotiations to adjust the terms of Kvaratskhelia’s contract by doubling the size of his paycheck, adding larger performance-based bonuses and prolonging the expiry date until 2028.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danieleproch/2023/06/03/whats-next-for-serie-as-most-valuable-player-khvicha-kvaratskhelia/

"As Scandinavians are the leading consumers of Tesla in Europe, the company has no interest in prolonging a conflict that will severely damage its image," says Aucante, who believes Tesla will have to make concessions.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20231215-musk-s-woes-deepen-as-tesla-strike-spreads-across-scandinavia

Australia has more than 650,000 overseas students and an increasing number of them are prolonging their stay by applying to do a second course, with 150,000 of the total being on their second student visa.

Source: https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/australia-s-migrant-intake-blew-out-to-510-000-students-are-central-to-the-plan-to-halve-that-20231210-p5eqcg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Belonging to the Hidden Waterfall Village, Kakuzu has existed since the time of the Warring States Period, prolonging his life since then through the Earth Grudge Fear's organ extraction power.

Source: https://gamerant.com/naruto-earth-grudge-fear-technique-explained/

Global warming is also thought to play a role as it extends summers, prolonging the period that pollen is released.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11936435/Met-Office-issues-high-pollen-warnings-year-area-firing-line.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

He said: “Cumberland Council’s efforts to undermine striking workers through the use of agency workers while not negotiating in good faith, despite knowing that they will have to harmonise rates, is prolonging the agony for families across Allerdale.

Source: https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/23684182.cumberland-leader-mark-fryer-defends-council-officers-strikes/?ref=rss

It has accused the US of prolonging the fighting by providing arms to Ukraine, weaponry that the US says is needed to defend against Russian aggression.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23795494.chinese-foreign-minister-visits-russia-talks-us-security-adviser/?ref=rss

She said when doubts first emerged earlier this year whether the northern leg would go ahead, the village it had been "prolonging the agony"

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/stone/2023/10/05/villagers-over-the-moon-as-pm-scraps-hs2-northern-leg/

The Duke of Sussex has repeatedly claimed he wants the bad blood between him and his family to end but blames them for prolonging the feud — “They’ve shown absolutely no willingness to reconcile,” he said.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/01/07/prince-harry-no-longer-to-have-role-in-king-charles-coronation-insiders/

“They’re prolonging your experience with the thing that you want them to be engaged with,” Oteo said.

Source: https://universe.byu.edu/2023/07/13/moa-gallery-talk-showcases-work-of-norm-darais-mcray-magleby/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=moa-gallery-talk-showcases-work-of-norm-darais-mcray-magleby

They turn to deliver a few more (often, a lot more) spiteful/tearful/gut-wrenching lines, prolonging our agony.

Source: https://www.inlander.com/spokane/i-saw-you/Content?oid=25345728

“We didn’t want to keep prolonging giving out these funds,” Stone said.

Source: https://www.minnpost.com/metro/2023/04/the-biggest-test-yet-for-minneapolis-ambitious-renter-protection-ordinance/

We have to accept that Ukraine is not going to win this war, and that prolonging the killing makes no sense.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23833965.letter-day-ukraines-counter-offensive-failed/?ref=rss

“You are putting your body through risks without any benefit because prolonging the pregnancy doesn't change the survival rate,” Zahedi-Spung said.

Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/texas-woman-who-sought-court-permission-for-abortion-leaves-state-for-the-procedure-attorneys-say-1.6683504