drawn-out

Example Sentences

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Either way, it looks like Streeting is biding his time, meaning a drawn-out battle.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Weaving together multiple arrays of sensors, vehicles and weapons is often a drawn-out process that leads the government to issue more engineering contracts, driving up costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The release ends a drawn-out wait for a major update from DeepSeek.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

In a more grinding and drawn-out scenario, the stakes rise.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

“Mong,” she said, all long and drawn-out, tilting her head to the side.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña