dragged 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

complete

Example Sentences

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As the closure of the Strait of Hormuz dragged on, wholesale energy prices rose 7.8% in April from the month before, per the PPI report.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The recent quarter included a $184 million pretax goodwill impairment charge that dragged on earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Oil prices jumped and stocks sank Tuesday as the Iran-US impasse dragged on and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained choked.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Even so, Juaire said she stands by her support for the new plan because the Purdue case had dragged on too long.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

There was a distinctive noise as the broken side dragged on the cobbles.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook