1. The hearing would more than likely be a protracted process that regulatory experts say could effectively kill the deal.

2. Over the very protracted timeline, the same thing happens with the mobile device.

3. After the votes have been counted and official results announced, protracted discussions will take place to form the next coalition government.

4. He said a plea would not only offer closure for victims but save the state millions of dollars for a protracted trial.

5. The vote formally ends a protracted labor dispute that caused a major backup in imports and exports at West Coast ports.

6. During this protracted period of political turmoil, Christian missionaries and religious organizations flooded in to distribute humanitarian aid.