drag on

Example Sentences

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After the decision was released, Treasury Secretary Bessent also said the issue of refunds could drag on for years.

From BBC

While the federal government was a drag on growth, and the rest of the fixed investment picture looked bleak, AI stood out in the GDP report.

From Barron's

"The government shutdown ended up being a much bigger drag on the economy" than other data had suggested, Paul Ashworth, chief North America economist at Capital Economics wrote in a note.

From BBC

The case dragged on for six years after hearings were postponed multiple times.

From BBC

But with no sign of the 84-year-old, there growing concerns about her welfare and questions about how long the investigation will drag on.

From Los Angeles Times