dragging on
Example Sentences
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But with the war dragging on, the underlying cause of supply disruptions remains and there is still a risk of inflation becoming too high, it added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 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
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
"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
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
