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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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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

Oil prices rose above $111 a barrel, dragging on investor sentiment as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran showed no signs of resuming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Peace talks expected to take place between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend didn’t go ahead, dragging on investor sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Collier-Keywood not being present allowed him off the hook at times, with WRU community director Geraint John and board member Alison Thorne in the room in Cardiff Bay and some questions from politicians dragging on.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Tired fussy babies, children dragging on their mothers.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson