dragging on
Example Sentences
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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
In 2021, Castillo also ran against Fujimori and finished with a similarly close result, which led to the declaration dragging on for weeks.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Tuesday’s consumer-price index readout intensified Wall Street’s inflation anxiety, dragging on tech stocks and the S&P 500.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 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
“Go ahead,” Zooey said, dragging on his cigar.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
