prolonged
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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
Since the financial crisis, though, stocks have benefited from a prolonged period of low interest rates, and technology has made basic stock and options investing like playing videogames.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
The Fund said debts could hit 117% of global gross domestic product by that year in adverse circumstances, and 121% if the war were to be prolonged.
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
Another possibility was taking a boat or a tramp steamer, but that might be too prolonged.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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