as in prolonged
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as in extended
to make longer
the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn-out
Adjective
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The child had multiple injuries to his ribs in various states of healing, serving as further evidence of a prolonged period of abuse, Junig said.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025 -
China’s growth target is likely to reinforce calls for more forceful stimulus from Beijing this year, as the economy has struggled to emerge from a prolonged real estate slump, weak consumer confidence and local government debt stress.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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At one point, Brooklyn’s residential footprint extended west of Illinois Route 3 to the river.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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Auburn extended the lead to 26 halfway through the second half, but that was when Gates made a change in his lineup, subbing in an entire five of nonstarters that included Marques Warrick.—
Grant Salsman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While public support for corporate accountability is strong in some circles, economists caution that unless sustained and coordinated efforts target specific businesses, their long-term impact may be minimal.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Whether the Trump administration is prepared to co-invest in a long-term strategy remains to be seen.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There’s a reason the NFL has expanded the league’s reach to Germany with multiple games played there the past couple of seasons and with more on the way in the future.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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In August, the Miami Herald reported that Florida’s voucher system, which was expanded in 2023 to cover families of all income levels, was beginning to affect per-pupil revenue in the state’s public school districts, affecting their ability to retain teachers and maintain school buildings.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Drawn-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawn-out. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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