prolonged

adjective

pro·​longed prə-ˈlȯŋd 

: continuing for a notably long time : extended in duration

a prolonged delay

a prolonged recession

a prolonged absence

a prolonged drought

And in today's competitive situation a prolonged strike can very easily lead to a serious loss of market share which is difficult, if not impossible, to recapture.

—David Reid

Sometimes the only answer is a prolonged time away from the sport followed by a slow, steady reconditioning program along with physiotherapy of some type …

—William J. Goldwag

prolongedly

prə-ˈlȯŋ-əd-lē 

adverb

… and Andy demonstrates … the odd talent of coughing in his sleep, coughing prolongedly without waking himself.

—John Updike

Examples of prolonged in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although a prolonged period of high inflation took a toll on household budgets, consumers are feeling increasingly optimistic about their financial situation, according to a new report by the New York Federal Reserve. —Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024

Consider this: over a billion young people worldwide are at risk of hearing damage due to unsafe listening practices, such as prolonged exposure to loud sounds through personal audio devices. —Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024

The pressure on yields underscores the stark shift in fortunes for China’s economy, which has struggled to recover from a real estate crunch, a slowdown in consumer spending and a prolonged period of near-zero inflation. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024

Stay dry: Hypothermia can develop when exposed to cool air or water for prolonged periods. —James Ward, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1525, in the meaning defined above