"prolonged" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- Unfortunately, the prolonged fighting meant a large number of civilians were caught in the crossfire.
- The heavy, prolonged fighting is said to have taken place since dawn at the entrance to a ford.
- In the area that had seen the most prolonged fighting, the damage would take weeks-or months-to repair.
- After prolonged fighting, he also became Count of Comminges in 1412.
- "This cycle of violence must come to an end, for prolonged fighting is only going to endanger citizens."
- Under this approach, the country would still be prepared for minor interventions but not for prolonged heavy fighting.
- Although most contacts were minor, at times these encounters led to prolonged fighting.
- The prolonged fighting on "the island" was anything but the way to use an airborne unit.
- On the other hand, the prolonged fighting might force the victor to become tougher and more creative, harder to defeat.
- The operation could have run into damaging complications, like prolonged fighting with heavy civilian and military casualties.
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