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protracted

verb
  1. To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.

  2. To use a protractor.

  3. To draw to a scale; to lay down the lines and angles of, with scale and protractor; to plot.

Synonymsprolong
adjective
  1. Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

    "a protracted and bitter dispute"

    Similar: long-drawn-out

Synonymslong-drawn-out

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