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prolonged
01
lasting for an extended period, often feeling tedious or overly lengthy
02
lasting for a longer time than usual
Example
Her prolonged illness required extensive medical treatment.
The prolonged negotiations between the two countries finally led to a peace agreement.
The prolonged discussion about the budget became tedious for everyone involved.
The prolonged drought diminished the water supply in the reservoir.
The prolonged drought reduced the fertile farmland to barren wasteland, causing widespread agricultural losses.
