prolonged
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So far, none of those moves has been enough to end Bitcoin’s prolonged bear market.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
If there is prolonged escalation, the higher energy prices should eventually hit the economy which means growth slows and rates should fall.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
There are also more-complex or serious balance disorders that can produce a prolonged, often intense bout of vertigo followed by lingering imbalance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Instead, a prolonged slump in the housing market is likely to be extended, given the high cost of buying a home.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
When the prolonged shaking knocked out power lines, backup generators clicked on to run the plant’s instrument panels and keep critical coolant moving through the reactors.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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