dragged
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Peru's presidential election is stuck in a statistical tie, according to an early tally by the pollster Ipsos, echoing previous elections that have dragged on for days or even weeks.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
As the innings dragged, both the Dodgers and the Angels failed to find momentum.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
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
Alphabet shares are down 4.6% over the past two trading sessions, dragged down by the $80 billion equity offering as well as a broader tech pullback.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
But time dragged unbearably when he was in the dentist’s office or waiting for a ride.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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