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to make longer
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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Recent Examples of drawn-out
Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Her inky black hair, teased up and off her forehead, was swept behind her back; the waves wide and drawn-out.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
Three of the four Blue Jays that Sheehan faced reached safely against him, showing the kind of pesky and drawn-out, contact-filled at-bats that have made Toronto such a menace this postseason.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Brown said in an interview the response to the latest tragedy at AES will be drawn-out like the flood, but a sense of closure will be less immediate.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
Michael R. Blood, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
The starting point, though, would be with a more reflective Eric, as he’s drawn out of retirement and back to London to work with Harper (Myha’la).
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Crockett’s decision to run for Senate after being drawn out of the district prompted a three-way race in the Democratic primary.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
There are also questions about how drawn out the negotiation process will be after the past couple of offseasons for the Cowboys.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
However, if the situation resembles more closely to 2022 (an environment where high debt and escalating costs are more consequential), then the downside could deepen, and the recovery could be drawn out.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The trial was drawn out for a number of reasons, with the main one being the prosecution’s dependence on Bianchi, a deeply unreliable witness.
—Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The reality is that for those closest to the epicenter of any murder, healing can be fragmentary, drawn out, or downright elusive.
—Josh Mankiewicz, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
So, it's really drawn out of my own personal experience.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative agreement in Chattanooga, Tennessee, signaling what may be the end of a long and drawn-out negotiation period as the union and Volkswagen bargained over the first contract at the plant.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Her inky black hair, teased up and off her forehead, was swept behind her back; the waves wide and drawn-out.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Nov. 2025
Three of the four Blue Jays that Sheehan faced reached safely against him, showing the kind of pesky and drawn-out, contact-filled at-bats that have made Toronto such a menace this postseason.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Brown said in an interview the response to the latest tragedy at AES will be drawn-out like the flood, but a sense of closure will be less immediate.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
The nascent contest already has drawn out a tangle of competing interests, with millions of dollars flowing into political committees.
—Michael R. Blood, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
The starting point, though, would be with a more reflective Eric, as he’s drawn out of retirement and back to London to work with Harper (Myha’la).
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Crockett’s decision to run for Senate after being drawn out of the district prompted a three-way race in the Democratic primary.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
There are also questions about how drawn out the negotiation process will be after the past couple of offseasons for the Cowboys.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
However, if the situation resembles more closely to 2022 (an environment where high debt and escalating costs are more consequential), then the downside could deepen, and the recovery could be drawn out.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The trial was drawn out for a number of reasons, with the main one being the prosecution’s dependence on Bianchi, a deeply unreliable witness.
—Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
The reality is that for those closest to the epicenter of any murder, healing can be fragmentary, drawn out, or downright elusive.
—Josh Mankiewicz, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
So, it's really drawn out of my own personal experience.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn-out
Adjective
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Elsewhere, stories of economic gloom – from galloping inflation to restaurant closures and the knock-on impact of severe tax increases – describe the many ways in which the prolonged war in Ukraine is now hitting Russians hard in the pocket at home.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Schauffele, ranked 13th in the world, also had a prolonged day.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Her star turn had helped turn the Trojans around in recent weeks, powering a season-long win streak that was extended to six with a 66-59 victory over Wisconsin on Thursday.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Playing at Anfield a day after Arsenal extended its lead to nine points, Pep Guardiola’s chasers simply couldn't afford not to win.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The long-term impact is likely to show up gradually in the types of vehicles that will be produced, rather than a complete abandonment of voluntary emissions standards, complete with redesigns.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Google Pixel 9a delivers flagship-level performance, terrific camera quality, and long-term software support in a simple and affordable phone.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And because everything must be swept up, co-opted and expanded upon by AI, the repeating of the offensive word wasn’t just confined to the BBC’s airing of the award show.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Working with Planning and Economic Development, the council has adjusted and expanded eligibility guidelines.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Drawn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn-out. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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