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Recent Examples of prolonged
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Garcia said the shocking allegations became public at a time when many Mexican Americans are seeing immigration arrests ripping families apart, people afraid to leave their homes, immigrants in prolonged detention and some dying in immigration custody.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
But those timelines can be prolonged by complications like compartment syndrome and blood vessel injuries.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Overcoming prolonged delays and technical challenges, the US Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon is approaching its first operational deployment, marking a key milestone in the race for hypersonic superiority.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Garcia said the shocking allegations became public at a time when many Mexican Americans are seeing immigration arrests ripping families apart, people afraid to leave their homes, immigrants in prolonged detention and some dying in immigration custody.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
On one hand, not going to be prolonged.
—NBC news, 1 Mar. 2026
But those timelines can be prolonged by complications like compartment syndrome and blood vessel injuries.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolonged
Adjective
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The major reinforcement comes as the war’s economic shock waves are felt throughout the world as Washington signaled a protracted conflict.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Many of those surveyed said homelessness, loitering, drug use and public nuisances, along with protracted and intensive municipal construction projects, deter customers from visiting establishments.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The season has lengthened by 19 days on average in the southeast specifically, creating a 136 day window where there are no freezes and plants are able to grow and pollinate.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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After success at a shorter distance, it was lengthened twice before getting to the full length.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Policymakers were already split over whether to prioritize persistent inflation or lackluster employment.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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But in North Texas alone, parts of the region still struggle with persistent poverty.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Spartans extended their lead with a 10-point run and led 45-25 at halftime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, extended the previous day’s gains, rising more than 6% to above $114 a barrel, having traded even higher earlier in the day.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When the front door opens, they’re greeted by an androgynous person with longish hair, thick eyebrows and a deep voice.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Pontiac’s Firebird had a longish life in car years, with four generations spanning 1967 to 2002.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Claude’s daily active users have also increased by more than 140% since January, according to data from SimilarWeb.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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In a decade, spending on street outreach increased by more than 1,000% — now exceeding $300 million a year — while unsheltered homelessness increased by 22%.—
Barbara A. Blair,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This solid, slightly-overlong watch is best at capturing how time and trauma turn daily life into valuable history.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The pacing is overlong, removing much of the tension and excitement that make thrillers so fascinating to watch.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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David flicked, a 3-pointer swished, and the junior stretched his vocal cords to the cavernous audience at the Coliseum with an early dagger.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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In the video, Click pointed out that each meal could even be stretched into five servings because of the platters' heft.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Prolonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonged. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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