prolonged
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The biopharmaceutical sector has struggled with a prolonged downturn in recent years but has been on an upswing of late.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
A recession would spark a prolonged bear market.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
"With oil rising towards $90 a barrel, investors are increasingly concerned about the possibility of a more prolonged inflation shock," said Fiona Cincotta, analyst at Forex.com.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
More than 8,000 customers were affected by the latest supply disruptions, which SEW said was a result of prolonged hot weather, high demand, pipe bursts, and power issues.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Dick’s eyes and sullen expression and Perry’s strange, prolonged sojourn in the lavatory disturbed him.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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The Call of the Wild
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Britain's Finest Hour Speech - Winston Churchill (1940)
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