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dragged out

ADJECTIVE
drawn-out
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Iamaleava didn’t join the program until late in the process last season after his transfer portal drama dragged out through the spring and summer.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Slovenian rider Matej Mohoric, meanwhile, complained that he had to be dragged out of bed at 5 a.m., while France’s young prospect Paul Seixas was tested at a more reasonable hour.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Jan. 17, 2026

Sen. Alex Padilla was dragged out of a news conference in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon, after attempting to ask questions of the Department of Homeland Security head Kristi Noem.

From Salon Jun. 12, 2025

Rachel opened the side door and dragged out the pilot.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan




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