dragging on

Example Sentences

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The heads of the Pakistani and Lebanese armed forces agreed to boost cooperation on Tuesday as they met in Pakistan with peace talks over the Middle East war dragging on.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Those talks are still ongoing, with ITV promising an update soon. While it’s impossible to say why talks are dragging on, one can only speculate it is disagreement about price,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"It's going to take time, because Rwanda has long profited by looting resources, and that's why the negotiations are dragging on," he said.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The absence of tourists leaves nearby shopkeepers and hotel owners with little to do, their days dragging on as they hope for the crowds to return and revive their businesses.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The upper part of his body was floating but I knew his feet were dragging on the bottom.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor