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.