protracted

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The highly anticipated summit comes at an uncertain time for China's economy, which has struggled in recent years with sluggish domestic spending and a protracted debt crisis in the once-booming property sector.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

"Physiological recovery from oxygen debt is more protracted, complex, and occurs over much longer timescales than previously understood, with the elevated heart rate on land likely helping to support a delayed recovery," concluded Walker.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

The already acrimonious relationship continued to sour amid a protracted and bitter legal battle, and as Dan started dating Kolkena, before eventually proposing to her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Even if companies conclude there is no substance to harassment claims, they will in many cases move to cut checks to avoid protracted disputes playing out in public view.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

After protracted negotiations with the prison authorities, we were permitted to have consultations under very strict conditions.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela