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long–drawn–out
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long–drawn–out
(adjective)
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long–drawn–out
adjective
long–drawn–out
adjective
Learner's definition of LONG–DRAWN–OUT
[
more long–drawn–out; most long–drawn–out
]
:
continuing for a long time or for too long
a
long-drawn-out
investigation
The two sides have been engaged in
long-drawn-out
[=
protracted
] discussions.
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