as in protracted
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as in lengthened
to make longer
would like to prolong our vacation by any means possible
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Recent Examples of prolonged
Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
Unlike prolonged snowstorms, squalls may produce only minor snow accumulations, often less than an inch.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The prolonged loneliness crisis is another driver of this vulnerable color shift.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
Bernal was the first from his background to work with the camera as an artist, and the first to give this subject such close and prolonged attention.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Public health officials said human infections with H5 can happen when the virus gets in a person’s eyes, nose, mouth or is inhaled from close or prolonged exposure to sick animals or their environments.
—Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
Unlike prolonged snowstorms, squalls may produce only minor snow accumulations, often less than an inch.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
The prolonged loneliness crisis is another driver of this vulnerable color shift.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
Bernal was the first from his background to work with the camera as an artist, and the first to give this subject such close and prolonged attention.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prolonged
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Kraven, as played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson in longish hair and a beard but not much else that really distinguishes him (he’s ripped!Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Goons had expensive vehicles and no curfews and longish hair that hung in their eyes.Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
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An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Franklin fire had extended to nearly 4,000 acres and was just 7% contained Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Or has her persistent unhappiness caused serious health issues?Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Huang might consider embroidering the Intel logo in the lining of his famous leather jackets as a persistent reminder of how the mighty can fall.Steven Levy, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Aon says just 7% of hospitals report increased turnover among nurses compared to 62% percent last year.Bruce Japsen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The rate of women accessing family planning services increased with family income and with higher levels of education, the report shows.Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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There’s no denying that Hearst’s dollar went further in that the film is overlong but beautifully framed, wonderfully optimistic about true love, and spectacularly costumed right down to the Frenchmen in tights.Elle Carroll, Vulture, 18 June 2024
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And the slightly overlong story is helped along by a steady stream of laughs, remarkably more than expected given the premise.Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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This reality, combined with this accelerating trade war between the US and China and the interminable state and federal permitting processes now threaten to fully stall an already slowing transition.David Blackmon, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Apart from the interminable 2000 (when the race came down to a recount in Florida that didn't end until Dec. 12) and 2020 elections, only 2004 kept us in more suspense.Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Prolonged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prolonged. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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