drag out

Example Sentences

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Without that financial cushion, Tehran would find it much harder to sustain the war and drag out talks to end it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

This could drag out the conflict — and the longer it goes on, the more damage will likely be done to markets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 8, 2026

Originally planning to get her papers notarized in the fall to finalize the sale, she watched her plan drag out.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2026

He tends to drag out negotiations, so expect that several big names will remain on the market not only into 2025 but perhaps into spring training.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024

I eat my fill, trying to drag out the minutes until ten o’clock, when we have to go down to the Training Center.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins