prolonged
Example Sentences
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Retirees in 1968 fared worse when stocks encountered a prolonged bear market that persisted until the early 1980s.
From Barron's • Apr. 19, 2026
It is possible that Tehran feels it can absorb the pain of a prolonged oil shutdown, just as it withstood the military assault and the killings of its top leaders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The ruling Communist Party is trying to reshape the country's economy, which has been struggling with a number of issues including weak consumption, a shrinking population and a prolonged property crisis.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Instead, a prolonged slump in the housing market is likely to be extended, given the high cost of buying a home.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
“You may live through ten days, but when you return, you will only have been gone for seven up here. As such, you must make your preparations. Humans need sustenance for such a prolonged journey.”
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
Vocabulary lists containing prolonged
The Call of the Wild
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Britain's Finest Hour Speech - Winston Churchill (1940)
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