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prolonged

[pruh-lawngd, -longd] / prəˈlɔŋd, -ˈlɒŋd /
ADJECTIVE
extended
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If there is prolonged escalation, the higher energy prices should eventually hit the economy which means growth slows and rates should fall.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

However, there are concerns in the Pentagon that a prolonged blockade would strain American warships and weaken the U.S. presence in other regions where American naval power is in demand, such as the Pacific.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Instead, a prolonged slump in the housing market is likely to be extended, given the high cost of buying a home.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas told the BBC a prolonged conflict would lead to spiralling inflation, push up unemployment and lead to food insecurity in some countries.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

From behind the big top, the silhouette of a balloon rises into the sky, followed by a child’s prolonged wail.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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