She raised her two younger sons throughout John's prolonged absences.

And how do you propose to explain your prolonged absence?

A prolonged absence of the young lady this time.

What has not been good for the game is the prolonged absence of either, much less both.

He has a long history of sudden and prolonged absences from public view.

In season three her prolonged absence is explained by stating that she has returned from Europe.

A prolonged absence by York could hurt this week.

He has a history of injuries, and a prolonged absence would tax the team's already struggling offense.

The contrast between his prolonged absence and reappearance made the point in a way no other development had.

He stayed there for only three years, with several prolonged absences.