prolonged
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Federal Reserve officials have warned that prolonged conflict in the Middle East could force them to raise interest rates, according to their March 17-18 meeting minutes.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
A continued moderation in inflation is critical to supporting stock valuations, while a prolonged rise in oil prices could complicate that path.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The government has faced criticism over its prolonged silence on the issue - and this marks the first recognition of the involvement of its nationals in the conflict.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
“If this is it – i.e. no prolonged conflict a la Iraq 2 – we can expect markets to look through the noise and this change to persist.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
She said it was her asthma, but Alba noticed that she no longer rang the little silver bell so she would come and cure her with prolonged hugs.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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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