drawn-out

Example Sentences

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The release ends a drawn-out wait for a major update from DeepSeek.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Justice Minister Baroness Levitt KC said the new approach could "help spare more children the pain of drawn-out proceedings, deliver swifter justice for families while making sure support comes earlier when it is needed most".

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

A wave of risk-off sentiment swept Asia markets on Monday, spurring slumps across asset classes as investors fear that a drawn-out conflict in the Middle East will hurt the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The tractor intersected Gloria’s path half a second after Robbie had, rolled on ten feet further and came to a grinding, long drawn-out stop.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov