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They expressed concern about their ability to assess economic conditions because of the prolonged government shutdown.

Recovery will be prolonged since raising an animal from calf to marketable beef requires at least three years, meaning prices are unlikely to decline meaningfully in the near term.

In early April, 1992, Bosnian Serb forces encircled Sarajevo, starting what would become the most prolonged siege in modern European history.

Wall Street, however, is concerned that if Bitcoin goes into a prolonged bear market, Strategy might not have such easy access to capital in 2028.

Rice plants benefit from shallow standing water during early growth, yet prolonged or deep flooding can severely damage or kill the crop.