| A child's interest, particularly that of a young child, is not served by long-drawn-out procedures, during which the child may lose even the memory of the other parent or guardian. |
| In 2000, the metal was still Zambia's main export, despite the mines' long-drawn-out decline. |
| Moreover, she remembers my abortive but long-drawn-out attempt to learn standard Chinese after I started my job. |
| The serials are so convoluted and long-drawn-out that even if some of the evil people get punished, it may happen towards the end of the serial. |
| Last year's long-drawn-out pay dispute and strike action has left many Wiltshire firefighters with a bitter aftertaste. |
| Coal's suffering, however, is likely to be especially long-drawn-out, for three reasons. |
