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Meanings of protracted in English

Relatively long in duration; tediously protracted.

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Usage of protracted in English
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The so-called intra-Afghan dialogue, however, is likely to be difficult and protracted.
Reuters
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The first was the protracted congressional debate over the civil rights bill.
Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965
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The protracted recovery process has been very difficult for everyone, he said.
The Guardian
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Reports confirm a protracted curb on game angling activity again last week.
The Irish Times
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I learned that revolutionary struggle is protracted, dangerous, but most importantly, necessary.
Ebony
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We are going to see a more protracted process in the future.
Independent.ie
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Companies often choose to hire additional advisers in protracted, complicated takeover battles.
Reuters
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Setting up new departments is a complex, costly, messy and protracted process.
The Irish Times
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Netanyahu has said the recovery efforts are complicated and could prove protracted.
Reuters
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Under such protracted suffering, the animal outgrows the spiritual in frightful disproportion.
History of the Donner Party: A Tragedy of the Sierra
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Alas, justice comes in many forms-andthe struggle for it is protracted.
Ebony
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A&L also held protracted negotiations with the Woolwich which came to nothing.
The Irish Times
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New Zealand's not the only country that can have protracted coalition discussions.
Radio NZ
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Young Greeks have been hardest hit by the country's protracted economic slump.
The Irish Times
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Mosimane said that the protracted proceedings have effected him and his players.
The South African
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The economy has regained some momentum since mid-year after a protracted slowdown.
Reuters
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Ireland
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South Africa
Common
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