be bogged down
Example Sentences
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I knew that she would never want to be bogged down with trains and lace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
But analysts have warned that the process is likely to be bogged down by issues such as power and land constraints and permitting.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2025
In fact, “Wicked” operates with its audience constantly in mind, keeping an amiable pace that manages not to be bogged down by too many songs or unnecessary reprises.
From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2024
They also argued that their lawsuit would be bogged down if it were bunched in with all the consolidated cases.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2023
The handling of each application for pioneering service, must be expedited, and not allowed to be bogged down for any reason, or in the hands of Committees.
From Dawn of a New Day by Shoghi Effendi
