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prolonged

[pruh-lawngd, -longd] / prəˈlɔŋd, -ˈlɒŋd /
ADJECTIVE
extended
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A prolonged outlook for high growth can keep valuations elevated, and if the current multiple remains in place by the end of this year, the fund would hit $748, up 25% from its current $601.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Kismet was also ordered to pay £259,298 in costs, with a judge saying the company had engaged in "considerable dishonesty" over a prolonged period of time.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

A prolonged crisis and rising prices for crude and crude products would trigger more global inventory releases.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Fitch raised its average Brent crude forecast for 2026 to $87 a barrel from $70 previously, reflecting the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I remember the close of each of those weekend nights as a prolonged farewell.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez




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