Meaning of the word protracted in English
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protracted
US /prəˈtræk.tɪd/
UK /prəˈtræk.tɪd/
Adjective
lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual; prolonged
Example:
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The negotiations were protracted, lasting for several months.
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He suffered a protracted illness that kept him out of work for a year.
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