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
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
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
Omid, a 26-year-old in Tehran, said "people are becoming slightly uneasy about how long the situation is dragging on".
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
With his big briefcase practically dragging on the floor, Quentin couldn’t get anywhere too fast, but he caught me while I waited for the other students to file inside the door to history class.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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