prolonged
Example Sentences
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“A prolonged slowdown with weak domestic demand and deflation,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
People who are more active generally tend to have healthier bowel function, while prolonged inactivity is often associated with slower digestion.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 5, 2026
Sir Chris said he was "concerned at the prolonged standoff" which he said was "ultimately in nobody's interests".
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
In my next issue of “Let’s Analyze” on Substack, I’ll share 10 companies I think are best positioned to weather a prolonged period of wider spreads and expensive money.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
The remainder of the afternoon passed without incident and by nightfall everyone was more relaxed despite the prolonged hunger and discomfort.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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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