dragging on
Example Sentences
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With the Middle East conflict dragging on, concerns over inflationary pressures have increased, Shin said in a speech Friday marking the central bank’s 76th anniversary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces agreed to boost cooperation on Tuesday as they met in Pakistan with peace talks over the Middle East war dragging on.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
"It's going to take time, because Rwanda has long profited by looting resources, and that's why the negotiations are dragging on," he said.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
The absence of tourists leaves nearby shopkeepers and hotel owners with little to do, their days dragging on as they hope for the crowds to return and revive their businesses.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
The upper part of his body was floating but I knew his feet were dragging on the bottom.
From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor
