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a painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one

‘Perpetual’ Israeli occupation root cause of protracted conflict: UN

A Commission of Inquiry ordered by the UN cites evidence saying Israel has “no intention of ending the occupation” and is pursuing “complete control” over the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The report’s authors cited “credible” evidence that “convincingly indicates that Israel has no intention of ending the occupation”. (AP) UN investigators have blamed Israel’s continued occupation and…

This piece was written by Carolien Jacobs and Nuno Ferriera. Benjamin Etzold and Emanuela Roman contributed to the piece. It was originally published by The Conversation on 10 September 2020.

People that are forced to live away from their homes for five years or more – such as refugees or internally displaced persons (IDPs) – are said to live in a situation of protracted displacement. In 2018 it was reported that 78% of all refugees live in protracted displacement. 

This is a very challenging state. Most are vulnerable and highly dependent on external support from governments, NGOs or relatives. They also have insecure legal statuses and don’t have the ability – or opportunity – to rebuild their lives because of scarce economic resources, the legal framework that regulates their lives or societies that don’t welcome them.

In many cases, they can neither return home nor move on to other countries, nor really integrate in the country of reception.

Kabaddi hit by protracted court battles – other sports

Kabaddi has benefitted from a professionally run league but the sport’s administration in India is mired in court cases which, former India skipper Ajay Thakur said, is doing no one any good.

‘’The Pro Kabaddi League has raised the profile of the individuals but we shouldn’t lose our grip at the continental level,’’ said Thakur, an Arjuna award winner.

At 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, India’s men…

Protracted – meaning, usage, quotes, and social examples

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What is the word of the day?

The word of the day is ‘protracted’.

What is this word’s grammar?

The word is an adjective, i.e., it adds more information about the noun or sentence.

Does the word have a past tense? What is it?

No, the word is an adjective. Therefore, it does not have a past form.

What…