: continuing for a notably long time : extended in duration
a prolonged delay
a prolonged recession
a prolonged absence
a prolonged drought
And in today's competitive situation a prolonged strike can very easily lead to a serious loss of market share which is difficult, if not impossible, to recapture.—
David Reid
David ReidSometimes the only answer is a prolonged time away from the sport followed by a slow, steady reconditioning program along with physiotherapy of some type …—William J. Goldwag
William J. Goldwag
prolongedly
adverb
… and Andy demonstrates … the odd talent of coughing in his sleep, coughing prolongedly without waking himself.
—John Updike
John Updike
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Rather than the epic battles of good vs. evil that ground the Skywalker saga, Andor's focus is the human cost of rebellion and harsh realities of a prolonged uprising against an authoritarian regime.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
And with both parties’ primaries rendered unnecessary, the state is gearing up for a prolonged general.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
The White House issued an official statement mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away early on Easter Monday morning after a prolonged period of illness.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
The bust was followed by months of prolonged legal rigmarole.
—John Semley, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2025
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Megan McCluskey, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
And with both parties’ primaries rendered unnecessary, the state is gearing up for a prolonged general.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
The White House issued an official statement mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away early on Easter Monday morning after a prolonged period of illness.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
The bust was followed by months of prolonged legal rigmarole.
—John Semley, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Prolonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prolonged. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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