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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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But as drought and wildfires dragged on in California in recent years, she started to question whether keeping the thirsty lawn made sense.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Peru's presidential election is stuck in a statistical tie, according to an early tally by the pollster Ipsos, echoing previous elections that have dragged on for days or even weeks.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Caruso remained in the lead — though it continued to shrink — as the week dragged on, but by Saturday, Bass had pulled ahead with 50.78% of the counted vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

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

More than a trifle grimly, he brought his cigar to his mouth and dragged on it, but it had gone out.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger