drag out

Example Sentences

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In another song about the absurd reasons why they have been deemed unfit for society, the girls drag out that old canard: “Sane in an insane world.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Markets are seizing with both hands any notion that this war will not intensify further and drag out longer and land the global economy in a ditch,” analysts at Piper Sandler said in a note.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Originally planning to get her papers notarized in the fall to finalize the sale, she watched her plan drag out.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2026

It’s conceivable that one or another of those proceedings will lead to her release, but it’s far more likely that they will drag out for months, or possibly years, with no clear resolution.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2025

Richard spoke slowly, making sure to drag out the second syllable fully.

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