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dragged out

ADJECTIVE
drawn-out
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"I was pulling pipes off the houses to stop myself being dragged out - the wave was powerful enough to break doors and windows."

From BBC Feb. 1, 2026

Shortages of component parts and metals have dragged out construction and permitting timelines, Tucker said.

From MarketWatch Jan. 17, 2026

The Iraq war vet was dragged out of his car in Ventura County by federal agents last year.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 14, 2026

Randal Johnson, 73, the nonprofit’s head, later dragged out debris in frigid temperatures with the help of two brothers in their early 20s.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 17, 2025

Small creatures rubbing sleep from their eyes in confusion were dragged out into the Abbey grounds.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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