protracted

[proh-trak-tid, pruh‐] / proʊˈtræk tɪd, prə‐ /

ADJECTIVE

long

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continued drawn-out enduring extensive lengthy lingering sustained

STRONG

dragging elongate elongated enlarged expanded lasting lengthened prolonged running stretch stretched stretching towering

WEAK

deep distant far-off far-reaching faraway gangling great high lanky lofty long-drawn-out longish outstretched overlong rangy remote spread-out spun out stringy tall

ADJECTIVE

chronic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continual continuing continuous enduring lingering persistent recurrent sustained

STRONG

abiding confirmed fixed ingrained lasting obstinate persisting prolonged recurring rooted settled

WEAK

ceaseless constant deep-rooted deep-seated ever-present habitual inborn inbred incurable ineradicable inveterate lifelong long-lived long-standing perennial routine stubborn tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ceasing halting infrequent intermittent interrupted

STRONG

ephemeral fleeting indefinite transient

Example Sentences

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LFB scaled up its operation after originally deploying 70 firefighters, describing it as a "protracted incident", adding crews would be "carrying out firefighting operations throughout the day".

From BBC

In other cases, agreements ahead of time can avoid protracted legal fights.

From The Wall Street Journal

It comes a week after US investment group RedBird Capital Partners abruptly abandoned its takeover, reigniting uncertainty over the paper's future and extending a protracted sale marked by government intervenion.

From Barron's

The unrest quickly descended into protracted civil war.

From Washington Times

A New York pastor and immigrant rights activist has won a protracted legal battle against the U.S.

From Washington Post

protracted

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