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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are prolonged" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation or condition that has been extended or lengthened in duration.
Example: "The effects of the medication are prolonged, leading to a longer recovery time for the patients."
Alternatives: "are extended" or "are lengthened".
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Risk factors for the development of pulmonary Aspergillus sp. infections are prolonged episodes of neutropenia and prolonged use of high-dose GCs [ 72].
Previously reported risk factors for mucormycosis are prolonged neutropenia, immunosuppression, iron overload and prolonged hyperglycemia or manifest diabetes.
At the party, the embarrassing scenes are prolonged to eternity.
And if there are prolonged summer droughts, try to water.
For us, the struggles are prolonged, and often more difficult.
Heatwaves are prolonged and so are cold snaps.
No longer are prolonged periods of rest recommended.
Even if the rollovers are prolonged sufficiently, repackaging the loans will be a huge task.
Heat waves are prolonged periods of excessive ambient temperature that may last up to several weeks.
Two others that are well known are prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy.
In the latter category are prolonged digital sequences, treated to look old, of the view as it might have appeared from the front seat of the car.
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