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drag on

VERB
extend time of action
Synonyms
WEAK
continue draw out endure extend go on slowly keep going lengthen persist prolong protract spin out stretch out
Antonyms
WEAK
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Example Sentences

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The lack of home buying has been a drag on the U.S economy the past few years, but not enough to really slow it down.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

At the same time, Kiley said, the TPS system hasn’t worked as intended because most so-called temporary designations drag on.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

But could missed payments due to soaring utility bills be a drag on scores?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Chip giant SK hynix logged a record quarterly net profit on Thursday thanks to the artificial intelligence boom, shrugging off concerns that the Middle East war could drag on the semiconductor industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Their road was on a long slow rise, enough to be a drag on the legs and increase the pain in his side.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan