Sentence examples for prolonged lunch from inspiring English sources

As the submarine neared the end of its operations, behind schedule because of a prolonged lunch with its 16 civilian visitors, Commander Waddle rushed his crew through a series of maneuvers to prepare the submarine for surfacing, according to Admiral Griffiths's investigation.

SPRINGTIME in Paris is usually a celebratory moment when the city turns inside out, pavement cafés put out their tables and diners prolong their lunch breaks in the sun.

She had just arrived from New York, and while they both had expected to meet only for coffee, Ms. Mendik was hungry and not shy about prolonging the meeting into lunch.

The ovations were prolonged.

It was prolonged.

Shackling for prolonged periods.

Or perhaps prolonged it.

A prolonged silence ensues.

A noisy prolonged bore?

Bulgaria cannot afford prolonged wrangling.

Why so prolonged an effort?