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protracted

[ proh-trak-tid, pruh†]

adjective

  1. drawn out or lengthened in time; extended in duration:

    a protracted and bloody war.



protracted

/ ±è°ùəˈ³Ù°ùæ°ì³Ùɪ»å /

adjective

  1. extended or lengthened in time; prolonged

    a protracted legal battle

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Derived Forms

  • ±è°ù´Çˈ³Ù°ù²¹³¦³Ù±ð»å²Ô±ð²õ²õ, noun
  • ±è°ù´Çˈ³Ù°ù²¹³¦³Ù±ð»å±ô²â, adverb
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of protracted1

First recorded in 1590–1600; protract ( def ) + -ed 2( def )
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They can use these monies to finance costly and protracted campaigns in many different businesses, hiring dedicated workers who will give their wholehearted attention to the difficult, time-consuming work of organizing.

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Discussions over the protracted transfer are ongoing as the Spanish side look to secure the England international before the start of next season.

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It comes as the company agreed to stop targeting ads at a British woman last week following a protracted legal battle.

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Despite widespread evidence that the compound was being used illegally — including as part of a protracted trademark fight over Rush in federal court — the FDA has generally chosen to ignore it.

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And its protracted ban on exports, announced in 2022, may continue for even longer.

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