very prolonged

Frequency: 7.512.0 per million words

Used to emphasize a long duration.

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Examples (10)

  • The patient suffered from a very prolonged illness.
  • We endured a very prolonged period of drought last summer.
  • The negotiations proved to be very prolonged, lasting several months.
  • After the accident, she required a very prolonged recovery.
  • The audience gave a very prolonged round of applause.
  • Exposure to such conditions can have very prolonged effects.
  • Their very prolonged silence suggested deep contemplation.
  • The economic recession was very prolonged, affecting many industries.
  • He made a very prolonged stay in the hospital after his surgery.
  • A very prolonged conflict led to widespread devastation.