Examples of 'lengthy' in a sentence

Meaning of "lengthy"

Lengthy describes something that is long in duration or extent, often used to denote processes, discussions, or passages
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  • Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension. a lengthy text
  • Having length; long and overextended, especially in time rather than dimension.
  • a lengthy text
  • Speaking or writing at length; long-winded.

How to use "lengthy" in a sentence

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Civil litigation is a lengthy and expensive process.
Lengthy feuds often have unique origins.
I actually performed a lengthy procedure earlier today.
A lengthy discussion of organizational and procedural matters.
He realized that it was a lengthy and arduous undertaking.
A lengthy discussion on organizational and procedural matters.
They are not impressed by lengthy if eloquent speeches.
It was a lengthy process that required a lot of planning.
And they share a lengthy land border.
Can be lengthy and difficult to remain focused.
Drug rehabilitation is a lengthy and difficult process.
Lengthy lead times for post classification.
We have both had lengthy careers in academia.
Lengthy appeal procedures may also result.
Its safeguarding is a lengthy and continuous exercise.

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The lengthy procedure causes many problems.
Obviously designed for lengthy intergalactic journeys.
After lengthy consultations on the economic policy.
They also had a lengthy wine list.
Except a lengthy list of colleges and universities.
Several are currently serving lengthy prison sentences.
There was a lengthy discussion following this proposal.
Procedures to obtain visas are also particularly lengthy.
This will be a lengthy and expensive process.
Lengthy adoption of legislation governing mental health.
But clearance is a lengthy and hazardous process.
A lengthy prison sentence is our second choice.
I am not going to give a lengthy description of what is happening.
Lengthy flight delays and cancellations were commonplace.
I filed a fairly lengthy objection to the settlement.
Lengthy exposure to the smoke causes hallucinations.
Then the relatively lengthy phase of calculation.
So a lengthy engagement like this is something of a godsend.
The album had a lengthy recording process.
Be prepared that there may be a lengthy wait.
We have had lengthy discussions on this matter.
This question was the subject of a lengthy discussion.
Conciliation was a lengthy operation on an extremely difficult subject.
Plenty of students are discouraged by such a lengthy procedure.
They are lengthy sessions to analyze mission strategy.
I saved you from a lengthy jail sentence.
Avoid lengthy exposure to extreme heat or cold.
All bow down before my lengthy lance.
After a lengthy fight the battalion surrendered.
The parties enter into lengthy discussions.
We had lengthy conversations at that point in time.
The negotiations have been lengthy and difficult.
Large and lengthy wounds are difficult to heal.
The author alleges unreasonably lengthy proceedings.
You give lengthy lectures during enquiry.

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