Example Sentences

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Imperial Brands said it would pull its vaping business out of the U.S., citing a drawn-out regulatory approval process.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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

Subsequent years saw a drawn-out struggle across the industry to complete construction projects as shares plunged and cash flows choked.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

He says a long drawn-out conflict could deter travellers from passing through the Gulf – and have a long-term impact on the way its airlines operate.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“Oooooooooooooh,” he moaned again, and this time the whole room rippled at his quavering, drawn-out cry.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller