drags on

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Exports helped Germany’s economy to expand 0.3% in January-March, its fastest rate in a year, although activity is expected to slow as the war drags on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Meanwhile, Gulf Coast refineries are facing water surcharges as drought drags on in South Texas, but conservation by industrial users is unlikely to postpone a looming water emergency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

Wall Street analysts have frequently warned about the repercussions if global crude stays around $100 a barrel or if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked as the Iran war drags on.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Gnarbone, a servant with long ears and a tail that drags on the ground, stops in the hall when he sees me.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black