The so-called intra-Afghan dialogue, however, is likely to be difficult and protracted.

The first was the protracted congressional debate over the civil rights bill.

The protracted recovery process has been very difficult for everyone, he said.

Reports confirm a protracted curb on game angling activity again last week.

I learned that revolutionary struggle is protracted, dangerous, but most importantly, necessary.

We are going to see a more protracted process in the future.

Companies often choose to hire additional advisers in protracted, complicated takeover battles.

Setting up new departments is a complex, costly, messy and protracted process.

Netanyahu has said the recovery efforts are complicated and could prove protracted.

Under such protracted suffering, the animal outgrows the spiritual in frightful disproportion.

Alas, justice comes in many forms-andthe struggle for it is protracted.

A&L also held protracted negotiations with the Woolwich which came to nothing.

New Zealand's not the only country that can have protracted coalition discussions.

Young Greeks have been hardest hit by the country's protracted economic slump.

Mosimane said that the protracted proceedings have effected him and his players.

The economy has regained some momentum since mid-year after a protracted slowdown.