be prolonged

Frequency: 8.018.5 per million words

Used to indicate a state of lasting for a long time or longer than expected.

prolongedVERBS + prolonged

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Examples (10)

  • The severe winter weather caused the school closure to be prolonged.
  • Her recovery from the surgery was prolonged due to minor complications.
  • The economic recession has been prolonged beyond initial forecasts.
  • If the negotiations are prolonged much longer, the deal may fall apart.
  • We hope the current period of peace will not be prolonged unnecessarily.
  • The effect of the new policy will be prolonged by these measures.
  • His stay in the hospital might be prolonged if his condition doesn't improve.
  • The debate over the new bill was prolonged late into the night.
  • A period of fasting can sometimes be prolonged for spiritual reasons.
  • The crisis could be prolonged if no immediate action is taken.