prolonged

Example Sentences

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The postponement of strikes on Iranian power plants may assuage fears of a more intense and prolonged conflict.

From Barron's

Traders believe differently, and as Monday morning had priced in the likelihood of up to three interest-rate increases by the end of 2026, reflecting fears of a prolonged period of sharply higher energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

A prolonged outage in Qatar is set to reinforce the U.S.’s status as the leading exporter of liquefied natural gas.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, it said that a prolonged conflict would pose more severe challenges.

From The Wall Street Journal

“That raises the risk of a prolonged standoff, which in turn keeps upside risks for oil prices and safe-haven flows firmly in play.”

From The Wall Street Journal