Collocations with "prolonged"

16 collocations found

prolonged drought

a drought that continues for a long time

drought7.6
prolonged exposure

Contact that continues for a long time.

exposure7.3
prolonged duration

continuing for a longer time than is usual or expected

duration7.2
prolonged period

Continuing for a long time, often longer than is necessary or usual.

period7.2
prolonged applause

Applause that continues for a long time.

applause7.0
prolonged starvation

refers to a long period without sufficient food

starvation7.0
absence6.9
recession6.8
prolonged suffering

suffering that continues for a long time

suffering6.7
bout6.5
prolonged slump

A slump that continues for a long time.

slump6.4
siege6.0
silence6.0
prolonged spell

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

spell6.0
prolonged stay

a stay that is extended or lasts longer than expected

stay6.0
prolonged stopover

A lengthy pause in a journey.

stopover5.0