5
continuing(verb, adjective, increase, line, extension)
5
prolonging(verb, increase, line, extension, persistence)
4
extending(verb, continuing)
3
sustaining(verb, increase, line, extension, persistence)
2
continuation(noun, addition, extension, persistence, maintenance)
2
deferring
2
delaying
2
elongating
2
lengthening
2
maintaining(verb, increase, line, extension, persistence)
2
persisting(verb, increase, line, extension, persistence)
2
postponing
2
procrastinating
2
producing(verb, increase, line, extension, persistence)
2
stretching
1
abiding(verb, continuing)
1
broadening
1
continuance(noun, extension, persistence)
1
covering
1
delineating
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