PROTRACTED


Meaning of PROTRACTED in English

Something, usually something unpleasant, that is ~ lasts a long time, especially longer than usual or longer than you hoped. (FORMAL)

After ~ negotiations, Ogden got the deal he wanted...

The struggle would be bitter and ~.

ADJ

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