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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
Williamson never lets his viewers suffer through unnecessary and long-drawn-out scenes, even when the show’s rapid speed makes specific scenarios feel overly outlandish.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 June 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
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 June 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
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Advertisement The couple has returned from a lengthy (and costly) honeymoon and are preparing to host a grand party, but Hedda is distracted by the news that controversial sociologist and writer Eileen Lovborg (Nina Hoss) will be in attendance.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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Like most basketball experts around the country, Olivia Miles believed last season would be her final one in college before beginning what would hopefully be a lengthy career in the WNBA.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the 21-year-old mother is worried about what the coming weeks will look like for her family as the second-longest government shutdown in US history threatens their access to a critical food assistance program.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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The long sleeves, side pockets, and relaxed silhouette will layer well over a T-shirt this fall and can be worn under a heavier jacket in the winter.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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President Woodrow Wilson enacted the Cloture Rule in 1917, requiring a two-thirds majority vote to pass legislation and prevent prolonged speeches from halting debate.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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But for Dearborn’s community, the prolonged silence from authorities is raising serious concerns.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Amid protracted trade tensions with its largest export market, China’s manufacturing activity has slowed for the seventh consecutive month.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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The subpoenas and tactics at issue in Friday’s statements stem from a protracted and heated legal battle involving Musk.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Long-drawn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/long-drawn-out. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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