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protracted
[ proh-trak-tid, pruhâ ]
/ proÊËtrĂŠk tÉȘd, prÉâ /
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adjective
drawn out or lengthened in time; extended in duration: a protracted and bloody war.
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British Dictionary definitions for protracted
protracted
/ (prÉËtrĂŠktÉȘd) /
adjective
extended or lengthened in time; prolongeda protracted legal battle
Derived forms of protracted
protractedly, adverbprotractedness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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