draw out
to make something continue longer than usual
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To make something continue or last longer
drag out
to make something continue for longer than necessary
spin out
to make something last for a long time, usually longer than is good or necessary
perpetuate
verb
to make something such as a situation or process continue, especially one that is wrong, unfair, or dangerous
string out
to make something last longer than necessary
eke out
to make something such as money or food last as long as possible
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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dray
a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer
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conflict mineral
a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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