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or long-drawn
as in lengthy
lasting for a considerable time
a long-drawn-out acceptance speech by an overemotional actor
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Recent Examples of long-drawn-out
The vote-a-rama can be long-drawn-out and is often used to force lawmakers from both parties to go on the record about something - even unrelated to the core of the bill at hand - that can then be used for political purposes down the road.
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Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025
Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-drawn-out
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One theory is that a lengthy heat wave last year largely attributed to climate change and blamed for bleaching corals may have changed the algae in ocean waters, especially near the sea floor, where sawfish are often found.—
Curt Anderson,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2025
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During his first term, Trump imposed tariffs only after lengthy investigations -- into the national security implications of relying on foreign steel, for example, said Michael House, co-chair of the international trade practice at the Perkins Coie law firm.—
Democrat-Gazette staff and wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Since conversations about sensitive subjects can sometimes feel awkward, Hamby suggests taking advantage of long car rides to provide a more relaxed setting for open discussions.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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In Washington, President Donald Trump gave the longest address ever given to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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China’s growth target is likely to reinforce calls for more forceful stimulus from Beijing this year, as the economy has struggled to emerge from a prolonged real estate slump, weak consumer confidence and local government debt stress.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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The child had multiple injuries to his ribs in various states of healing, serving as further evidence of a prolonged period of abuse, Junig said.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Long-drawn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-drawn-out. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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