68 entries under protracted topic. ×

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persistent(adjective, continue, constant, lasting)
4
spun out(verb, expression, adjective, phrasal verb, great)
3
dull(adjective, slow, tedious, late)
3
enduring(adjective, great, deep, high, persistent)
3
stretched out(expression, adjective, extended, lingering)
2
dragged out(expression, long, extended, lengthened)
2
great(adjective, big, deep, high, large)
2
longish(adjective, great, deep, high, remote)
2
unfolded(adjective, lengthy)
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backward(adjective, dull, moderate, low, stiff)
1
behind(adjective, dull, moderate, low, stiff)
1
belated(adjective, dull, moderate, low, stiff)
1
conservative(adjective, dull, moderate, low, stiff)
1
detained(adjective, dull, moderate, low, stiff)
1
dilatory(dull, slow, boring, tedious, late)
1
draggy(adjective, dull, moderate, low, stiff)
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far-reaching(adjective, great, big, deep, high)
1
gangling(adjective, great, deep, high, remote)
1
high(adjective, strong, great, deep, extreme)
1
hindered(adjective, dull, moderate, low, stiff)
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