: 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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Meteorological drought conditions are defined by prolonged lack of rainfall.
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Andes virus is the only hantavirus that is capable of spreading between people through close, prolonged contact.
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Unlike physical sensors whose readings become inaccurate as a result of temperature or prolonged usage, quantum measurements are much more uniform due to the consistency of the material used and are sensitive to even the tiniest of nudges in the parameter being monitored.
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Andes virus is the only hantavirus that is capable of spreading between people through close, prolonged contact.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Unlike physical sensors whose readings become inaccurate as a result of temperature or prolonged usage, quantum measurements are much more uniform due to the consistency of the material used and are sensitive to even the tiniest of nudges in the parameter being monitored.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Travel stocks remain in focus as the prolonged disruption to jet fuel supply chains continues to concern investors and travelers alike.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 22 May 2026
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“Prolonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prolonged. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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