protract in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
To prolong or extend in duration or time.
Sample Sentences
- The negotiations seemed to protract endlessly, leaving both parties frustrated.
- Her recovery from the injury was protracted, requiring months of physical therapy.
- They decided to protract their vacation to enjoy the beautiful weather a little longer.
- The debate over the new policy could protract if additional amendments are proposed.
- In an effort to protract the meeting, he kept introducing irrelevant topics for discussion.