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dragged out

ADJECTIVE
drawn-out
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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

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

Warner appeared to have been dragged out to sea by a current while swimming at Playa Grande about 14:00-14:30 local time in Cocles, a town in the province of Limón, local authorities said.

From BBC Jul. 21, 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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