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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. 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
  • His most recent arrest adds to a lengthy list of incidents that have overshadowed an otherwise accomplished career on the gridiron.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 June 2025
  • Women now may face lengthy prison sentences for decades-old chapters of their pasts.
    Ryan Mac Natasha Singer Alyce McFadden Jiawei Wang, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • In the clip, released on Thursday, June 12, Nelly, 50, and Ashanti, 44, reflect upon the long journey that ultimately led to them rekindling their romance in 2023, 10 years after their split.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 13 June 2025
  • His message has been one of product innovation and integration—long weaknesses of Cisco’s.
    R. Scott Raynovich, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • Boost skin health by avoiding direct sunlight and prolonged exposure to cold temperatures, drinking water, taking short, warm showers, and using a humidifier.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 June 2025
  • As the Republican Party braces for aftershocks from President Donald Trump’s spectacular clash with Elon Musk, lawmakers and conservative figures are urging détente, fearful of the potential consequences from a prolonged feud.
    Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025

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“Long-drawn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-drawn-out. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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