Meaning of the word protracted in English

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protracted

US /prəˈtræk.tɪd/
UK /prəˈtræk.tɪd/
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Adjective

lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual; prolonged

Example:
The negotiations were protracted, lasting for several months.
He suffered a protracted illness that kept him out of work for a year.
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