drawn-out
Example Sentences
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Dealmakers are likely feeling the chill from the drawn-out conflict in the Middle East, as well as a sharp run-up in borrowing costs, Mergermarket said in its quarterly report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Even with these drawn-out loans, many households still have high monthly payments.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
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
Then a cat called from somewhere down the street, a low and quavering, drawn-out wail.
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
