dragged out
Example Sentences
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Slovenian rider Matej Mohoric, meanwhile, complained that he had to be dragged out of bed at 5 a.m., while France’s young prospect Paul Seixas was tested at a more reasonable hour.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Like Poppy, he says the process has been dragged out with his provider not providing any updates beyond generic emails every 28 days.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
Shortages of component parts and metals have dragged out construction and permitting timelines, Tucker said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 17, 2026
The Iraq war vet was dragged out of his car in Ventura County by federal agents last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026
He would cower in whatever hiding place he’d found until dragged out, snapping and snarling.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
