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protracted
pro‧trac‧ted/prəˈtræktəd, prəˈtræktɪd/ adjective [date : 1500-1600; Language : Latin; Origin : past participle of protrahere 'to draw forward'] used to describe something that continues for a long time, especially if it takes longer than usual, necessary, or expected SYN lengthy protracted negotiations/discussions/debate etc ▪ the expense of a protracted legal battle • • • THESAURUS ▪long continuing for a long time : ▪ The film was very long. ▪ There has been a long period without rain. ▪lengthy continuing for a long time, especially longer than you want or expect : ▪ Drivers face lengthy delays on all roads out of the city. ▪ Police are going through the lengthy process of re-examining all the evidence. ▪ He faces a lengthy prison sentence. ▪long-running [ONLY BEFORE NOUN]continuing for a long time - used especially about disputes, campaigns, or shows : ▪ He has been involved in a long-running dispute with his neighbour. ▪ The programme is one of the longest-running series on television. ▪ a long-running campaign to prevent the airport from being built ▪long-lasting continuing for a long time – used especially about effects or relationships : ▪ Stress can have long-lasting effects. ▪ While at the school, she made many long-lasting friendships. ▪protracted formal continuing for a long time, especially an unusually long time : ▪ Despite protracted negotiations, they were unable to reach an agreement. ▪ The couple have been involved in a protracted battle for custody of their children. ▪prolonged continuing for a long time, especially longer than expected, or longer in a way that makes a situation worse : ▪ He returned to work after a prolonged absence. ▪ Studies have linked prolonged use of the drug to cancer. ▪ a prolonged period of economic decline ▪extended [ONLY BEFORE NOUN]continuing for a long time - used especially about visits, trips, breaks etc that last longer than was planned : ▪ an extended stay in hospital ▪ He took an extended break from work after his father died. ▪ She didn’t like being away from home for extended periods. ▪lasting [ONLY BEFORE NOUN]strong enough or great enough to continue for a long time : ▪ The negotiations were aimed at achieving a lasting peace. ▪ This affair has done lasting damage to the President’s credibility. ▪ The book left a lasting impression on me. ▪enduring continuing for a long time – used especially about memories, influences, or feelings of liking someone or something : ▪ One of my most enduring memories is of going on holiday to France with my parents. ▪ the enduring appeal of Conan Doyle's stories ▪ his enduring love for Ireland ▪marathon [ONLY BEFORE NOUN]continuing for a very long time and needing a lot of energy, patience, or determination : ▪ It was a marathon session of talks which continued until 3 am. ▪ He arrived after a marathon journey across Europe.
adjective COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES prolonged/protracted (=very long) ▪ Despite protracted negotiations, the two sides have failed to reach agreement. COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS NOUN negotiation ▪ After protracted negotiations in July 1845 twenty cases of drawings were delivered to the Galleries. ▪ Three years of long and protracted negotiations characterized the proposals for an indoor-events arena. ▪ After protracted negotiations, it was agreed that a day a week would be devoted to the task. ▪ This takes time and the heads are not the appropriate forum for protracted negotiations. ▪ The bid follows protracted negotiations between the two groups about a possible merger. EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ After a bloody and protracted struggle, the "Mau-Mau" fighters forced Britain to grant independence. ▪ There was a protracted silence before Lydia spoke again. ▪ There was a protracted silence, after which Lydia said quietly, 'I'm to inherit all the money -- you'll get nothing.' ▪ This marks the first day of what is likely to be a protracted and bitter courtroom battle. EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ Above all, he had to speed up the protracted constitutional timetable of his predecessor. ▪ Firms and institutions which are otherwise financially sound could be hard hit by a protracted run of debt defaults. ▪ In due course the conspirators were taken to Edinburgh, subjected to protracted torture, and finally beheaded. ▪ It can help avoid expensive and protracted litigation. ▪ It was going to be another protracted day; he had to stay alert and miss nothing. ▪ Otherwise the reign is distinctive for the want of evidence of royal pressure and of protracted vacancies. ▪ The only other clear winners from a protracted contest would be both firms' lawyers. ▪ There were protracted delays in their trial until they appeared before a magistrate in Liverpool on February 9 last year.
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