The negotiations were protracted for several weeks
A protracted illness kept her out of work for months
The meeting went on for a protracted period of time
They faced a protracted legal battle over the property
The company suffered from a protracted economic downturn
Hey, I'm trying to decide if I should take on this extra project at work. What do you think?
Well, it depends. How long is it supposed to take? I'd hate to see your current workload protract significantly.
That's a valid point! If I take it, I'm worried it will protract things and I won't have time for the fun stuff. What sort of hobbies do you usually turn to when you need to de-stress?
The negotiations became protracted, lasting for several months
The discussions dragged on for an extended period
The talks went on and on, far longer than expected
The settlement process was excessively long
The duration of the talks was drawn out and tedious