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dragged 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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Caruso remained in the lead — though it continued to shrink — as the week dragged on, but by Saturday, Bass had pulled ahead with 50.78% of the counted vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

In contrast, technology stocks dragged on China’s benchmark Shanghai Composite-down 0.3%—after China’s State Council said the government would prohibit the unauthorized export of state-restricted goods, technology, services and data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

As the case dragged on and the flak kept coming, Police Scotland's then chief constable Sir Iain Livingstone said their "diligent, thorough and proportionate" criminal inquiry was looking at potential embezzlement.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Tech stocks dragged on major indexes Monday, with the Nasdaq composite losing 0.5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Ngawang’s condition continued to worsen as the day dragged on.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer