prolonged spell

Frequency: 6.01.8 per million words

a period of time that continues for a long time, often longer than expected

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  • The region is currently experiencing a prolonged spell of unusually dry weather.
  • After a prolonged spell of illness, he is finally back at work.
  • She found it difficult to maintain focus during a prolonged spell of studying.
  • The company went through a prolonged spell of financial difficulty.
  • Many farmers are worried about the impact of the prolonged spell of cold temperatures.
  • His career saw a prolonged spell of success before the unexpected downturn.
  • The team struggled to score after a prolonged spell without possession.
  • We hope for a break in this prolonged spell of political uncertainty.
  • The artist entered a prolonged spell of creative solitude, producing her best work.
  • It's challenging to stay motivated during a prolonged spell of remote work.