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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
Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
The split was difficult and negotiations were drawn-out.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Much of Electrical Field of Love has a loose, improvisatory feel, with Gibbs and Lewis laying down thick, burrowing grooves, Ross adding textured flair, and Muldrow exhaling drawn-out, chantlike phrases or compact, laser-like screams on top of it all.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 30 Mar. 2026
But divorcing the utility is likely to be a difficult and drawn-out process for San Francisco.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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
Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
However, Scatterty says that infrasound may have noticeable effects, which warrants further research, especially in environments where exposure is repeated or drawn out.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Given the generous proportions of the restaurant coupled with its unhurried atmosphere, guests seemed to linger longer than necessary, drawn out eventually by the delights awaiting them at the hotel’s doorstep.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Khan, noting that Rodgers took until June to certify his decision to play the 2025 season for the Steelers, said at the NFL Combine in February that the process would not be so drawn out this year.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Rattlesnakes, which are typically most active in spring and summer, appear to have been drawn out earlier than usual this year as the Southland experienced the hottest March on record.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
On Actress records, dreary passages are drawn out for long periods of time, and pretty sections are shattered by digital noise and detritus.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Five minutes into the third, the Avs nearly had a short-handed goal when Hofer got drawn out of the crease, but Colorado couldn’t punch it in amid a mass of bodies in front of the net.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
But Marchant said these sorts of legal cases can be long and drawn out as the courts test how liable platforms are under current laws.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
As his tone grows more drawn-out and guttural, and Thomas’ lyrical touch gives way to percussive attack, the rhythm section ups the ante, picking up speed like a gathering tornado.
—Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
The split was difficult and negotiations were drawn-out.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Much of Electrical Field of Love has a loose, improvisatory feel, with Gibbs and Lewis laying down thick, burrowing grooves, Ross adding textured flair, and Muldrow exhaling drawn-out, chantlike phrases or compact, laser-like screams on top of it all.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 30 Mar. 2026
But divorcing the utility is likely to be a difficult and drawn-out process for San Francisco.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
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
In South Florida, District 20 congressional candidate Luther Campbell said the new map does a disservice to Black voters in parts of Palm Beach County, such as Pahokee, Belle Glade and parts of Riviera Beach who were drawn out of District 20 and into white majority, Republican-leaning districts.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026
However, Scatterty says that infrasound may have noticeable effects, which warrants further research, especially in environments where exposure is repeated or drawn out.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Given the generous proportions of the restaurant coupled with its unhurried atmosphere, guests seemed to linger longer than necessary, drawn out eventually by the delights awaiting them at the hotel’s doorstep.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Khan, noting that Rodgers took until June to certify his decision to play the 2025 season for the Steelers, said at the NFL Combine in February that the process would not be so drawn out this year.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Rattlesnakes, which are typically most active in spring and summer, appear to have been drawn out earlier than usual this year as the Southland experienced the hottest March on record.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
On Actress records, dreary passages are drawn out for long periods of time, and pretty sections are shattered by digital noise and detritus.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Five minutes into the third, the Avs nearly had a short-handed goal when Hofer got drawn out of the crease, but Colorado couldn’t punch it in amid a mass of bodies in front of the net.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
But Marchant said these sorts of legal cases can be long and drawn out as the courts test how liable platforms are under current laws.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn-out
Adjective
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With several senior players experiencing prolonged dips in form, Mason Greenwood has again been Marseille’s most effective performer, scoring 26 goals in 44 matches across all competitions and being named in the Ligue 1 team of the season.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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That projection of strength may be surprising given the very real challenges China faces, including an economy struggling from a prolonged property crisis, weak consumer demand, and entrenched deflation.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The disparities also extended to preventable deaths before age 75, including deaths tied to drug overdoses, car crashes and treatable illnesses.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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While it’s suggested early on that Phil has a temper on the ice, flashbacks show viewers that his anger and violence extended to his family as well.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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These investments strengthen families, improve long-term well-being, and help create healthier, more resilient communities for generations to come.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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The National Alliance to End Homelessness reports that cities relying on arrests and sweeps do not see long-term decreases in unsheltered homelessness because people are simply displaced into new areas rather than housed.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Efforts have picked up in recent years to limit ownership, including in Utah, where its Republican governor, Spencer Cox, signed a bill into law that expanded previous foreign restrictions.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Brazil’s criminal organizations Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital have expanded aggressively across the Amazon over the past decade and now dominate key trafficking corridors linking coca-growing regions in Colombia and Peru to Atlantic ports used to ship cocaine to Europe.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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