adjective
extending over a long period of time or indefinitely
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The negotiations between the two countries have been protracted and show no signs of reaching a resolution soon.
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The project has been dragging on for months now, it's becoming quite protracted.
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This whole situation is turning into a real long-ass ordeal, it's getting protracted.
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The darkness of the night seemed to have a protracted hold on the city, refusing to let the dawn break through.