委员会在做出决定前进行了漫长的讨论。

The committee engaged in a ___lengthy discussion before reaching a decision.

从手术中恢复通常是一个漫长的过程。

Recovering from surgery is often a ___lengthy process.

由于罢工，许多航空乘客面临漫长的延误。

Many airline passengers face ___lengthy delays because of the strike.