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dragging 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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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

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 0.2%, or 118 points, with declines in Chevron and Walmart shares dragging on the index.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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

Shares in Goldman Sachs declined around 1.9%, dragging on the Dow industrials, despite the firm reporting better-than-expected profit for the first quarter Monday morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

And she's glad that I don't look like some complete Neanderthal with my knuckles dragging on the ground.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements