prolonged
Example Sentences
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He said he believed he would be ineligible for any financial support from the government, adding he was fearful of what the impact of a prolonged conflict in Iran would be.
From BBC
President Miguel Diaz-Canel acknowledged in an X post "the discontent our people feel because of the prolonged blackouts" after the early March outage.
From Barron's
Heat-related deaths are on the rise in California as climate change has led to more prolonged and severe episodes of extreme heat.
From Los Angeles Times
“Hotwired” also includes a well-reported section on the health risks football players face from prolonged exposure to heat, which can raise an athlete’s internal temperature dangerously.
While Malaysia has limited direct exposure to the U.S.-Iran conflict, higher energy costs and a prolonged conflict could slow semiconductor investment and weigh on electronics demand in the medium term, he says.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
