protracted
Example Sentences
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Det Con Tom Campbell of Hertfordshire Police said it had been "a protracted and complex investigation" requiring "significant specialist resources".
From BBC
Shares have experienced a protracted downturn so far into 2026 amid the leadership shakeup, concerns over slowing growth, and broader turmoil in the financial technology sector.
From Barron's
Shares of alternative asset managers were sliding Monday, adding to a protracted slump fueled by artificial-intelligence disruption concerns.
From Barron's
Silverblatt died Saturday at home after a protracted illness, a close friend confirmed.
From Los Angeles Times
In 2022, the U.S. finished the competition in second place and only climbed atop the podium two years later after a protracted legal battle.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
