| prolonged period | 8.76 | ...a prolonged period of low interest rates. | ||
| prolonged drought | 6.98 | The heavy rains followed a prolonged drought. | ||
| prolonged slump | 5.53 | So was emerging from the prolonged slump. | ||
| prolonged exposure | 4.28 | It turns rancid upon prolonged exposure to heat. | ||
| prolonged strike | 3.29 | The prolonged strikes have benefited Air France. | ||
| prolonged crisis | 2.90 | Yes, U.S. interests would suffer from a prolonged crisis with China. | ||
| prolonged spell | 2.50 | The prolonged cold spells led to fatigue. | ||
| prolonged recession | 2.44 | Japan also went into a prolonged recession. | ||
| prolonged use | 2.37 | Prolonged use leads to lead poisoning and death. | ||
| prolonged battle | 2.24 | Maury Brosius had a prolonged battle with cancer. | ||
| prolonged slowdown | 1.84 | The prolonged economic slowdown also hurt Seagaia. | ||
| prolonged absence | 1.78 | He returned to work after a prolonged absence. | ||
| prolonged ovation | 1.58 | It received a prolonged ovation. | ||
| prolonged illness | 1.51 | He died Saturday after a prolonged illness. | ||
| prolonged war | 1.51 | Some fear that a prolonged war on terrorism could put them out of business. | ||
| prolonged negotiation | 1.45 | Delays in Nigeria were due to prolonged negotiations. | ||
| prolonged applause | 1.38 | The audience broke into prolonged applause. | ||
| prolonged downturn | 1.38 | Though, he said a prolonged downturn in Asia could hurt exports. | ||
| prolonged conflict | 1.25 | Zambia achieved political independence without a prolonged conflict. | ||
| prolonged debate | 1.12 | Now the prolonged debates focus on Jeter and Garciaparra. |