There has never been a protracted war from which a country has benefited.
Music is at once the product of feeling and knowledge for it requires from its disciples composers and performers alike not only talent and enthusiasm but also that knowledge and perception which are the result of protracted study and reflection.
History has not dealt kindly with the aftermath of protracted periods of low risk premiums.
Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little day by day. Protracted and patient effort is needed to develop good character.
No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.
I have a book coming out in September for example where the plot concerns counterfeiting and I had to do a lot of research on that. Or on any legal matters for example I have to do a lot of research online.