protracted

/proʊˈtræktɪd/
adjective
  1. Lasting for a long time, especially longer than expected or desired.
    • The team faced a protracted legal battle before the case was settled.
    • The protracted drought caused serious damage to the crops.
    • After a protracted illness, the patient finally began to recover.
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