protracted

Example Sentences

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But a protracted row over Chinese plans to build a vast new embassy in London complicated plans for Starmer to visit.

From Barron's

“While there is often union activity in Chile, in our experience disruptions are rarely protracted,” Hissey says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Around 100 members of the public were in court for consideration as potential jury members at the beginning of a protracted and thorough process.

From BBC

The family chose not to sue to avoid a potentially costly and protracted legal battle.

From BBC

More important is having lived through a bursting bubble, or at least suffering through a severe and protracted bear market.

From MarketWatch