drawn-out
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
“The bond market is reacting not only to Starmer’s potential departure, but also to who his successor could be, and to the prospect of a drawn-out leadership battle,” XTB’s Kathleen Brooks says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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
“Why do you have a sweater? It’s too hot for a sweater!” he said, chortling, still holding on to her in a drawn-out hug.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
