drag on
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Even for many who qualify, the uncertainty doesn't end as the recruitment process can drag on for years.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
With the two at loggerheads, analysts warned that the crisis could drag on, keeping oil prices elevated and putting pressure on inflation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
The conflict with Iran has continued to drag on, looming over the global economic outlook.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Incumbency can also be a drag on a candidate if orphaned voters dislike their track record, even if their opponent is even further from those voters politically.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
The summer did drag on, and we were very chipper when it came to an end.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
