protracted in a sentence
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Definition
Protracted: lasting longer than expected or intended; prolonged.
Crossword clues for protracted
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "protracted".
- Lengthy and drawn-out period of time.
- Extended beyond the usual duration.
- Lasting longer than initially planned.
- Stretched out over an extended time.
- Prolonged beyond what was anticipated.
Protracted sentence examples
- The negotiations turned into a protracted affair, lasting several months longer than anyone had anticipated.
- After a protracted illness, she was finally able to return to her normal activities.
- The team faced a protracted battle against the opposing side, testing their endurance and strategy.
- Despite the protracted wait for approval, the project was worth every moment of delay.
- His protracted speech left the audience feeling restless and eager for a conclusion.