dragged on
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Shares were more than 4% lower after Reckitt Benckiser lowered its full-year outlook, hit by Lysol manufacturing disruption that dragged on sales in North America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
"We're very close" to a trade deal with India, a second senior US official said of negotiations with the Asian giant that have dragged on for months.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
He posted $2-million bail after a few days in custody and was released with GPS monitoring, enabling him to resume a semi-normal life with his family as criminal proceedings dragged on for years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Even as his trial dragged on for two weeks, Walters says, he remained convinced that he would soon be set free.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Ngawang’s condition continued to worsen as the day dragged on.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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