be bogged down
Example Sentences
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"It's a generational issue," he says, arguing they don't want to be "bogged down with this debate".
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026
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
Stockton Rush, the OceanGate Expeditions CEO and Titan pilot who was among the dead, had said he didn’t want to be bogged down by such standards.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2023
“I think he’s going to be bogged down in his own race,” said Mr. McCarthy, California Republican.
From Washington Times ● May 17, 2022
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
