prolong

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Importantly, the researchers predict that any treatment approach may be less effective if individuals continue prolonged close-up focusing indoors under dim lighting conditions.

From Science Daily

“A prolonged closure or sustained harassment of shipping would be far more consequential, especially given the limited bypass capacity and Asia’s heavy dependence on Hormuz flows.”

From Barron's

Small businesses carry a disproportionate share because they lack the resources to navigate rapid policy swings, secure carve-outs or endure prolonged refund battles.

From MarketWatch

However, underlying supply-demand fundamentals could remain unchanged, suggesting price impacts are likely to be temporary unless disruptions become prolonged, it says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chief Trial Counsel George Cardona said in a statement that the court found that Clark “engaged in serious misconduct marked by prolonged deceit that significantly eroded public trust and confidence” in the city attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times