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prolonged

[pruh-lawngd, -longd] / prəˈlɔŋd, -ˈlɒŋd /
ADJECTIVE
extended
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A prolonged conflict that threatens Chinese exports would weaken what economists expect to continue to serve as a major growth pillar this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Aguilar reckons prolonged supply bottlenecks could lead to some demand destruction and economic recession is a watch item.

From The Wall Street Journal

Asian currencies mostly weakened against the dollar on the risks of a prolonged Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal

Asian currencies mostly weakened against the dollar on the risks of a prolonged Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The probability of a prolonged energy shock has risen,” notes Michael Darda, chief economist for Roth Capital Markets.

From Barron's