prolonged
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The concern is prolonged high-dose supplementation without medical advice, or a blood test showing persistently high B12 when someone is not taking supplements.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Appointments at U.S. consulates can routinely take months or even years to secure, meaning prospective applicants face prolonged time away from their U.S.-based jobs or family.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Right now, unemployment is low at 4.3%, layoffs are near a record low and hiring has picked up recently after a prolonged lull.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
It can also cause respiratory and neurological reactions in cases of acute or prolonged exposure.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
“And yet, Jans,” Father remonstrated gently, “medicine has prolonged many a life.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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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