drawn-out

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The legal action filed by the department is the first step in a potentially drawn out process, which could lead to a public hearing before an administrative law judge.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Rattlesnakes, which are typically most active in spring and summer, appear to have been drawn out earlier than usual this year as the Southland experiences the hottest March on record.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Moreover, the conflict is becoming more drawn out, and even if it subsides there is a risk of an instable resolution where Iranian nuclear material and know-how leaks out to hostile groups around the Gulf.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Baroness Casey said the care system is fragile and divided, with drawn out discussions over who pays for what, making it anxiety-laden and confusing for those who need support.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The silence had drawn out for so long that I couldn’t remember what she’d asked me.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence