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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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And in talks with both Trump and Putin, Xi faced leaders mired in costly wars that have dragged on for longer than they anticipated.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The carrier defied Wall Street expectations of a drop in subscribers, while a January network outage dragged on revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The shutdown has dragged on for months, and the department says it will soon run short of money External link needed to pay its roughly 50,000 Transportation Security Administration workers.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

As the hot summer dragged on, morale and strength began to break down in Mark Antony’s camp.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby