PROLONGED Definition & Meaning

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prolonged

[ pruh-lawngd, -longd ]

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adjective

lasting a long time; lengthy:
Regular or prolonged absence from school without a valid reason may result in the absentee being barred from examinations.
lengthened or extended in time or space:
Technological innovations in the ICU have led to artificially prolonged life, with associated costs.
Abnormally shortened or prolonged telomeres are a hallmark of cancer.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of prolong ( def ).

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Other �y��vlog Forms

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of prolonged¹

prolong ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

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But the film eventually turns maudlin, going so far as to include a prolonged scene where Adam says goodbye to the memory of his parents in a restaurant they used to frequent as a family.

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The prolonged back-and-forth has unsettled companies, both those that import goods from abroad and those that sell their products to foreign clients.

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He was still assured of his abilities, even while battling a prolonged second-half slump.

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In this aspect, Sheff makes a convincing case that not only did Ono not cause the Fabs’ disbandment, she in fact prolonged their working relationship over their last few albums.

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Some vessels also engage in transshipment, offloading their catch without returning to shore, which can lead to prolonged periods at sea and increased risks.

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