prolonged

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But analysts and investors warn that over time, war can suppress economic growth while spurring inflation, a combination that leads to prolonged declines in both stocks and bonds, bedrock investments for millions of American savers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Treasury yields settled little changed as Wall Street pondered the risk of a prolonged conflict in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal

"A prolonged disruption... would begin to erode inventories, constrain logistics and tighten global oil and gas balances, with much greater effects on prices."

From Barron's

The ETF found prolonged comfort near the $300 level between April and August, then carved out a cup with handle formation last fall around $400.

From Barron's

A prolonged one tightens balances quickly and embeds higher costs across freight, insurance, and delivered fuel prices.

From Barron's