drags on

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Investors, who hoped for a short conflict, now warn that the longer fighting drags on, the worse price pressures will be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Exports helped Germany’s economy to expand 0.3% in January-March, its fastest rate in a year, although activity is expected to slow as the war drags on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Higher mortgage rates come amid signs of strain in the U.S. economy as the conflict in the Middle East drags on.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Still, there are signs that as the war drags on it is testing the Chinese economy, with senior officials pledging strong measures to protect China's energy security and supply chains, Morris said.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“And will there be gray, wet days where I just don’t know what to do and there’s nothing to read or to watch and nowhere to go and the day drags on forever?” asked Coraline.

From "Coraline" by Neil Gaiman