Sentence examples for prolonged firefight from inspiring English sources

But with forecasters warning of increased winds, firefighters are bracing for a prolonged firefight.

A series of clashes have occurred between American and Syrian troops in the last year, including a prolonged firefight this summer that killed several Syrians.

As the men set out after a prolonged firefight to clear the landing zone, they were attacked by some 250 North Vietnamese troops.

So first on the Obama administration's list of concerns is another incident at sea that might turn into a prolonged firefight.

He had told me about a prolonged firefight that took place the week before, outside Camp Anaconda on the outskirts of the city of Balad, 40 miles from Baghdad.

Twelve gunmen armed with assault rifles and grenade launchers engaged in a prolonged firefight on the Sri Lankans' bus as it approached Gaddafi stadium, killing eight people and wounding six players.

It was prolonged.

The ovations were prolonged.

Shackling for prolonged periods.

A noisy prolonged bore?

Or perhaps prolonged it.