"lengthy" in the adjective sense
1. drawn-out, extended, lengthy, prolonged, protracted
relatively long in duration tediously protracted
"a drawn-out argument"
"an extended discussion"
"a lengthy visit from her mother-in-law"
"a prolonged and bitter struggle"
"protracted negotiations"
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