protracted
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In the weeks that followed, the father-of-three's life imploded as he became involved in a protracted extradition battle.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
In this view, land forces appear less vital: expensive, manpower-intensive and tied to the protracted conflicts the U.S. prefers to avoid.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
A protracted slump in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies dragged down Robinhood’s crypto trading revenue.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
And while the search for the perfect dress may not be as protracted for some brides as it once was, shoppers who are spending thousands of dollars expect precision in every stitch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
The signs he recognized from his own marriage were there — the bickering, the indifference, the protracted silences.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
Vocabulary lists containing protracted
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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And Then There Were None
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