prolonged
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They highlighted in particular the risk of a prolonged permitting freeze by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and said the worst case would put 30.3 gigawatts of planned 2028 capacity at risk.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026
Australia's central bank raised its key interest rate to an 18-year high of 4.85 percent on Tuesday, citing the prolonged war in the Middle East and persistent inflationary pressures.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
It can also occur during prolonged bed rest or other situations in which muscles are used less frequently.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
There are fears in the industry that the prolonged unrest could disrupt production and affect international buyers, state news agency BSS reported.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
He is annoyed at the prolonged guessing game.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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