prolonged
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And in contrast to traditional views of a temporary disruption, the ECB found "the reduction in output is prolonged and even intensifies, reaching a trough of 1.5 percent lower after two years".
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
The central bank expects a prolonged pause in its monetary policy, reiterating that it will maintain the reference rate at its current level.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Over time, prolonged interaction with water tends to replace iron within clay minerals with other elements such as magnesium.
From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026
A spokesperson said the congestion had been "severe and prolonged" with some vehicles stationary for hours during the red heat alert.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
As soon as classes ended in the spring of 1989, Chris took his Datsun on another prolonged, extemporaneous road trip.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
Vocabulary lists containing prolonged
The Call of the Wild
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Britain's Finest Hour Speech - Winston Churchill (1940)
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