drawn-out
Example Sentences
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The Friday ceremony will cap an unusually drawn-out transition at the top of the central bank.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 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
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
In a more grinding and drawn-out scenario, the stakes rise.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
Yossarian tried paying no attention to him and limped wearily to his cot and sat down with a labored, drawn-out grunt.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
