dragging out
Example Sentences
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When asked about the possibility of the war dragging out for years, research director Eleanor Budds played down the risk.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
“They are still dragging out this thorny issue,” one member said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
This voting system reflected the will of the people without dragging out campaign season or asking voters to head to the polls an extra time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2025
"Seven years of his life have been wasted, with proceedings dragging out, when it was plain all along that there was never any solid evidence," he told the BBC.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2025
Lia: Dr. Parker is dragging out my therapy so she can keep getting paid.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
