Prolong and Strain

Prolong

Prolong verb - To make longer.

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Strain and prolong are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strain" instead a verb "Prolong".

Nearby Words: prolongation, prolonging

Strain verb - To injure by overuse, misuse, or pressure.

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Prolong and strain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prolong" instead a verb "Strain".

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer

bit	prolong bit	strain bit
day	prolong day	strain day

On the darker side, in another novel an evil Earth Master engineers and sends out the flu strain of 1918 in order to prolong the War.

Source: Historical In-Joke
Of course, you can reduce your strain by rolling Advantage or making a Resilience check after the end of an encounter, which can prolong your "casting" ability.

Source: Tabletop Game / Star Wars Roleplaying Game

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