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dragged out

ADJECTIVE
drawn-out
Synonyms




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Shortages of component parts and metals have dragged out construction and permitting timelines, Tucker said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026

The Iraq war vet was dragged out of his car in Ventura County by federal agents last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

Randal Johnson, 73, the nonprofit’s head, later dragged out debris in frigid temperatures with the help of two brothers in their early 20s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

Even so, Van Dijk can still get dragged out of position sometimes when their back four is unbalanced - for example when Alexander-Arnold goes into midfield and Ibrahima Konate has to shift across.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025

The assistant reached her long, bony arms inside and dragged out a limp, defeated Fig.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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