drag on

Example Sentences

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A decision is expected later on Tuesday, but there is the chance it could drag on into Wednesday.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Chip stocks in general faced their worst two-day decline since October, and big tech overall was the biggest drag on the market today.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“Going forward, Thailand’s tourism sector will remain a drag on growth as the geopolitical conflict persists,” ANZ said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Rising Treasury yields can sometimes drag on stocks by increasing the cost of borrowing for businesses and consumers and making bonds more appealing as an alternative investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

First and second periods seem to drag on forever, and at break I seriously consider going home “sick.”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen