This began a protracted period of record label problems for the band.

Calves are born over a protracted period that varies by location.

The filing comes after a protracted period of uncertainty.

"Where it was attacked, apparently over a protracted period of time, by the Dancidii."

The academic community was now facing a protracted period of restraint.

For an unusually protracted period of time, Chambers was right.

Although these dates mark significant changes, a protracted period of sub-Roman culture continued.

Such negative factors "may persist for a protracted period," Moody's said.

Faced with this type of conflict over a protracted period, the brain may simply gate the signals.

He rarely leaves the city for a protracted period, aides say.