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

Trending on Billboard Then: a breakup, personal problems, a haphazard reunion and a prolonged hiatus. —Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 18 July 2024

Ohtani described an environment in which prolonged satisfaction is never derived from regular-season victories, with attention immediately shifting to the next game. —Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024

As intended, the prolonged stretch of high interest rates appears to have slowed the economy and slashed price increases, economists said. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 July 2024

Party plenums usually focus on long-term issues, but business owners and investors are watching for any immediate measures to counter a prolonged downturn in the property market and persistent malaise that has suppressed China’s post-COVID-19 recovery. —Kathryn Preston, Fortune Asia, 15 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1525, in the meaning defined above