Long Drawn

Rajiv Chib , associate director of aerospace and aviation at consultant PricewaterhouseCoopers, said given the long-drawn qualification process and certifications involved in the manufacture of aircraft parts, the gestation period for an Indian firm without U.S. or European collaboration could be as long as eight years. ❋ Shally Seth Mohile Of Mint (2011)

At this flaming triumph the silence of earth was broken, and ten thousand wolf-dogs, in long-drawn unisoned howls, sobbed their dismay and grief. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The familiar, long-drawn howl broke the void, and it was close at hand. ❋ Unknown (2010)

In most instances, long-drawn litigation involving multiple claimants is still going on. ❋ Ibrahim Warde (2011)

The life-sentence will be appealed in higher courts, which could be a long-drawn out episode. ❋ Betwa Sharma (2011)

The weird sound swelled with all the pathos of a breaking heart, then died away in a long-drawn sob. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Sharad Goel, a spokesman for the group, said in an emailed statement that the company settled the matter to avoid long-drawn litigation and legal costs. ❋ Unknown (2011)

But hockey observers say this sounds like a long-drawn affair. ❋ Abhishek Raghunath (2011)

A gentle snow drifted straight down through the windless air, while the Elsinore, with hollow thunder from her sails, rolled down on the quiet swells so that the ocean lapped the mouths of her scuppers with long-drawn, shuddering sucks and sobs. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I turn zealot and spend myself in long-drawn piaising. ❋ Unknown (2010)

And our horses raised their weary heads, scented the air with long-drawn snorts, and for the nonce pulled willingly. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Front Confederation, promised to be long-drawn, whether or not it was successful. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He shook his head reproachfully, while the laughter died down in his throat to long-drawn chuckles. ❋ Unknown (2010)