Definition of prolonged
: 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
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Time Traveler for prolonged
The first known use of prolonged was circa 1525
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