become prolonged

Frequency: 7.211.3 per million words

Used to describe the process of something starting to last for a long time.

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Examples (10)

  • The negotiations might become prolonged if no agreement is reached soon.
  • If not properly managed, the crisis could become prolonged and lead to further instability.
  • His absence from work has become prolonged due to a complex medical condition.
  • The dry spell in the region has become prolonged, raising concerns about water shortages.
  • We all hoped the economic downturn would be brief, but it has become prolonged beyond expectations.
  • Without immediate intervention, the conflict is likely to become prolonged and devastate the area.
  • A simple cold can become prolonged if you don't get enough rest and proper nutrition.
  • The legal battle over the inheritance threatened to become prolonged and drain their resources.
  • They feared that the period of silence from the missing hikers would become prolonged, indicating a serious situation.
  • For many, the suffering caused by the natural disaster has become prolonged due to slow recovery efforts.