drawn-out

the meeting was a drawn-out affair with lots of unnecessary discussion.

we had a drawn-out negotiation process before reaching an agreement.

the legal battle was a drawn-out process lasting several years.

she gave a drawn-out sigh, clearly frustrated with the situation.

the film's ending was a drawn-out sequence that felt unnecessary.

it was a drawn-out argument that ended with everyone feeling exhausted.

the recovery from her illness was a long and drawn-out process.

the investigation proved to be a drawn-out and complex undertaking.

the election campaign was a long and drawn-out affair.

the project's timeline was initially short, but it became a drawn-out one.

the farewell speech was a drawn-out and emotional goodbye.