The bid follows protracted negotiations between the two groups about a possible merger.

After protracted negotiations, it was agreed that a day a week would be devoted to the task.

After protracted negotiations a cease-fire was agreed to by both countries, which came into effect.

This takes time and the heads are not the appropriate forum for protracted negotiations.

After protracted negotiations, the National, for one week only, became an integrated house.

The objects, which became the subject of protracted legal negotiations, were returned seven years later.

After protracted negotiations they finally purchased the building in 2001.

After protracted negotiations, Hill was allowed to resign in return for an $850,000 settlement.

"Who wants a protracted negotiation every time you present a bill?"

During these protracted negotiations, law enforcement personnel went into action.