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or long-drawn
as in lengthy
lasting for a considerable time
a long-drawn-out acceptance speech by an overemotional actor
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Recent Examples of long-drawn-out
The vote-a-rama can be long-drawn-out and is often used to force lawmakers from both parties to go on the record about something - even unrelated to the core of the bill at hand - that can then be used for political purposes down the road.
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Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025
The vote-a-rama can be long-drawn-out and is often used to force lawmakers from both parties to go on the record about something - even unrelated to the core of the bill at hand - that can then be used for political purposes down the road.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025
Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025
The vote-a-rama can be long-drawn-out and is often used to force lawmakers from both parties to go on the record about something - even unrelated to the core of the bill at hand - that can then be used for political purposes down the road.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for long-drawn-out
Adjective
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What makes this glistening look work are the beading details throughout the lengthy overcoat and trousers.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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For years, the immigration control agencies have been hampered by a lengthy hiring process, high attrition rates and difficulties in attracting qualified candidates.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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What to keep, what to kill The next CEO should come to office willing to immediately eliminate badges like Chrysler, Maserati, Lancia and DS ― and take a long, hard look at Dodge and Alfa Romeo’s justifications for survival.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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O’Neil lets the shot go on for an uncomfortably long time, his sobs audible and LaBeouf silently choking up onscreen.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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As a new plague begins taking hold, rumors run wild about how prolonged eye-contact — or a loving gaze — shared with a gay man or transgender woman can lead to infection.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Regularly inhaling nitrous oxide can lead to prolonged neurological effects, including spinal cord or brain damage, even after stopping the use, the FDA said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Long-drawn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-drawn-out. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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