long-drawn-out
adjective
lasting a very long time; protracted.
drawn-out,
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a variation of
long-drawn-out.
Example Sentences
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But the company may have wanted to avoid the public spectacle of a drawn-out trial, which could have forced its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, to take the stand.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026
In recent days, Gov. Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Xavier Becerra publicly pressured Bonta to settle the lawsuit to avoid a drawn-out court fight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
All eyes were on Wirtz and Isak - the Sweden striker, signed from Newcastle in a drawn-out saga last September, was booed relentlessly whenever he touched the ball.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Union members say they expect company negotiators will try to avoid drawn-out bargaining that would create uncertainty for customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Oooooooooooooh,” he moaned again, and this time the whole room rippled at his quavering, drawn-out cry.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
