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protracted

[ proh-trak-tid, pruh ]

adjective

  1. drawn out or lengthened in time; extended in duration:

    a protracted and bloody war.



protracted

/ əˈٰæɪ /

adjective

  1. extended or lengthened in time; prolonged

    a protracted legal battle

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Derived Forms

  • ˈٰٱԱ, noun
  • ˈٰٱ, adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of protracted1

First recorded in 1590–1600; protract ( def ) + -ed 2( def )
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An extreme, protracted trade war between the two global superpowers brings profound risk that, economists say, could destabilize the world economy, trigger a global recession and plunge millions into poverty.

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But instead he moved to Cologne - in a somewhat protracted deal.

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They can use these monies to finance costly and protracted campaigns in many different businesses, hiring dedicated workers who will give their wholehearted attention to the difficult, time-consuming work of organizing.

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Discussions over the protracted transfer are ongoing as the Spanish side look to secure the England international before the start of next season.

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It comes as the company agreed to stop targeting ads at a British woman last week following a protracted legal battle.

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