prolonged

adjective

pro·​longed prə-ˈlȯŋd 

: 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

Sometimes 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

prolongedly

prə-ˈlȯŋ-əd-lē 

adverb

… and Andy demonstrates … the odd talent of coughing in his sleep, coughing prolongedly without waking himself.

—John Updike

Examples of prolonged in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Individuals who work in outdoor conditions: People who work outdoors, such as construction workers, agricultural workers, and landscapers, are at a higher risk for heat illness due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures paired with physical exertion. —Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 30 May 2024

During a news conference Tuesday, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins warned that some residents could be waiting for a prolonged period to get their power restored. —Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1525, in the meaning defined above