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drags 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 the playoffs at some point, especially when a series drags on, everybody knows the other team almost by heart.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

If the Iran war drags on, the risks could increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

If the Iran war drags on, spiking energy prices further and snarling global supply chains, "at some point the economy is not going to be able to digest all the shocks," he said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Still, there are signs that as the war drags on it is testing the Chinese economy, with senior officials pledging strong measures to protect China's energy security and supply chains, Morris said.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“But what if Nsukka is not recovered? What if this war drags on and on?”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie