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Definition of
protracted adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
protracted
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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prəˈtræktəd
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NAmE
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proʊˈtræktəd
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lasting longer than expected or longer than usual
protracted delays/disputes/negotiations
synonym
prolonged
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protracted
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