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 Meanings and Examples of LENGTHY
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
lengthy
 a.  redundant; relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
Classic Sentence:
1  But there goes the bell, and as I stand to win a little on this next race, I shall defer a lengthy explanation until a more fitting time.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In I. The Adventure of Silver Blaze
2  I will not trouble you with any lengthy cross-examination, Professor Coram, since I gather that you were in bed at the time of the crime, and could know nothing about it.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In X. THE ADVENTURE OF THE GOLDEN PINCE-NEZ
3  These few inquiries proved, however, to be a more lengthy proceeding than Holmes had imagined, for he did not return to the inn until nearly nine o'clock.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In XI. THE ADVENTURE OF THE MISSING THREE-QUARTER
4  With a deep and long-drawn sigh she seemed to be prepared for a lengthy talk.
War and Peace 5 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 15: CHAPTER XVIII
Example Sentence:
1  Agreement was finally reached after very lengthy discussions.
2  The reviewer padded out his review with a lengthy biography of the author.
3  A lengthy period of training is required.
4  We devoted a lengthy and full discussion to this topic.
5  She became seriously ill and had to be institutionalized for a lengthy period.
6  The professor wrote a lengthy book on Napoleon.
7  Gates responds with a lengthy discourse on deployment strategy.
8  The stereotypical cowboy is a taciturn soul, answering lengthy questions with a "Yep" or "Nope.".
9  In her lengthy harangue, the principal berated the offenders.
10  Africa's economy, a lengthy process, requires patience and application.
11  ABC's standards and practices division agreed to an unprecedented waiver allowing frontal nudity during the lengthy holocaust sequences.
12  He also said the incident, which led to a lengthy operation to repair several deep lacerations to his left side, will not keep him from surfing again.