The phrase "long slumber" means a prolonged period of deep sleep or inactivity, often used metaphorically to describe a state of inattention or neglect. Full definition
Last week the 10 - year broke out from its month long slumber and narrow consolidation band to extended its 4 - month downmove to a 0.618 retracement of the 2.5 year upmove and is within striking distance of its 2.5 year Bull trend line. (futuresmag.com)
Via Twitter, I praised Obama's acknowledgment of a federal role in creating the underpinnings for innovation, but noted that, particularly in basic inquiry on areas of science relevant to energy, we've been in a decades - long slumber party no matter who's controlled the White House or Congress: (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
In fact, some observers believe the Asian giant — the world's third - largest economy — is finally awakening from its long slumber and confronting its deep structural problems. (canadianbusiness.com)