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protracted

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




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Those outcomes, as in most settlements, were the result of protracted proceedings between adversarial parties over whether a case should be settled and for how much.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

But this is not how Isak envisaged his first year at Anfield panning out following his protracted £125m move from Newcastle United last September.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

He announced his resignation Monday after a protracted power struggle with Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

"Physiological recovery from oxygen debt is more protracted, complex, and occurs over much longer timescales than previously understood, with the elevated heart rate on land likely helping to support a delayed recovery," concluded Walker.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

She would have preferred shouting to this protracted, knife-sharp silence.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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