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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
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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.