Definition of Prolonged
lengthened in time; extended; drawn out
Examples of Prolonged in a sentence
The meeting was prolonged because we were waiting for our boss to arrive. 🔊
His sentence was prolonged because the inmate continued to break the law. 🔊
My appointment was prolonged because the doctor had to leave for emergency surgery. 🔊
Due to his diagnosis, his absence from work was prolonged. 🔊
Because of the impending snow storm, our trip abroad had been prolonged. 🔊
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