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or long-drawn
as in lengthy
lasting for a considerable time
a long-drawn-out acceptance speech by an overemotional actor
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Adjective
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However, such a move would require a lengthy legal process, including hearings and appeals.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025 -
Settlement talks, aimed at averting lengthy and public litigation, are the norm, but crypto companies say the SEC under Gensler has been unwilling to engage in substantive discussions.—
Hannah Lang and Chris Prentice,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The anime-style drawing depicts a girl sporting long blue hair — and a purple sweater, of course.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Biden oversaw the end of the longest war in U.S. history in August 2021, pulling troops out of Afghanistan in line with a deal struck with the Taliban by the first Trump administration.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In some cases, they may be linked to underlying autoimmune conditions, chronic infections, or prolonged exposure to stress.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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Rising temperatures and prolonged droughts are stressing Pando’s root system, reducing its ability to produce new shoots.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Long-drawn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-drawn-out. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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