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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

And in talks with both Trump and Putin, Xi faced leaders mired in costly wars that have dragged on for longer than they anticipated.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The commission’s investigation dragged on, partly because Musk refused in September 2023 to continue cooperating with the investigation, according to court filings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Those few days dragged on and every little thing I looked at nearly turned me into a crying baby, thinking I might be leaving.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor