6 sentences with 'prolonged'
Example sentences and phrases with the word prolonged and other words derived from it.
• « If the stress situation is prolonged or exceeds manageable thresholds of intensity, the organism can fall into the stage of exhaustion, or collapse into distress. »
• « Over a prolonged period of time, the body under blood pressure undergoes changes: the vessel walls thicken, leaving less room for blood flow. As a result, the heart has to work harder to pump, which also increases the thickness of its walls. »
• « For the first two centuries of its existence, Rome was overwhelmingly powerful, and its political institutions were strong enough to survive even prolonged periods of incompetent rule. »
• « Hope in a pill? A recent study by Johns Hopkins University and the US National Institute on Aging indicates that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. ibuprofen) for more than two years may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by up to 60 per cent. With less prolonged use, the risk can decrease by as much as 35 percent, according to the study authors. »
• « Various wild vegetables and even a tea made from pine leaves provide the necessary substances for the body to function properly in times of prolonged combat, escape from prison camps or incursions into enemy territory. »