drawn-out 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of drawn-outnext
as in prolonged

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drawn out

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verb

past participle of draw out
as in extended
to make longer the actor refused to draw out the interview any further

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  1. prolonged
  2. extended
  3. long-term
  4. expanded
Adjective
  • Both parties are preparing to challenge ballots, especially if mail-in or absentee votes are decisive in swing states, raising the possibility of prolonged court fights.
    Mike Allen, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
  • External candidates also face more prolonged vetting processes, with additional reference checks and broader consensus needed.
    Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of prolonged
Verb
  • Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index extended its rally, however, on China’s stimulus program, with markets on the mainland still closed for the Golden Week holiday.
    Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Lift your knees off the ground, and step your feet back so that your legs are straight and fully extended.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of extended
Adjective
  • Managing osteoporosis is a long-term process that requires ongoing commitment to lifestyle changes.
    Jianying Zhang, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Trump’s return isn’t going to reverse the long-term trendline.
    Josef Adalian, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of long-term
Verb
  • Having recently expanded into publishing, the Black List will be dropping further diversity lists over the next several months.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Season 2, expanded to 16 episodes that were split across Parts 2 and 3, wrapped up in August 2024.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of expanded
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