prolonged
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A prolonged and dangerous heatwave will intensify across a large swath of the US this week, bringing scorching daytime heat, high humidity and stifling overnight temperatures, forecasters predict.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
The stock looked set to snap a five-day losing streak on Tuesday, rising 4.3% to $29.34, but the modest rebound did little to make a dent in its prolonged slump.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
A prolonged decline in job openings in the U.S. appears to be over, but it doesn’t mean businesses are ready to hire much more or make it easier for people to find work.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
The central bank expects a prolonged pause in its monetary policy, reiterating that it will maintain the reference rate at its current level.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Finally, he embarked on a number of prolonged trips to Mecca and the newly independent African states through the good offices of the representatives of the Arab League in the United States.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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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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