prolonged

Example Sentences

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The HSA warns that the prolonged cold spell could lead a rise in deaths, particularly amongst the elderly or those with underlying health conditions.

From BBC

These experts have seen or reviewed the files of dozens of patients who exhibited symptoms following prolonged, delusion-filled conversations with the AI tools.

From The Wall Street Journal

It comes as snow and ice are expected across the UK on Friday, as forecasters warn of a "prolonged spell of very cold weather" to start 2026.

From BBC

Infection, severe bruising, asymmetry, dryness, prolonged swelling or difficulty closing eyes completely are all possible, says Tsai—and not everyone is a good candidate, despite what your feed might suggest.

From The Wall Street Journal

A prolonged period of stagnant price action has raised worries of a “crypto winter” that could keep prices low in 2026.

From Barron's