drags out
Example Sentences
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If the war drags out more than six months, "all the economies of the world will be damaged", said the head of French oil giant TotalEnergies.
From Barron's ● Mar. 22, 2026
While Israel drags out diplomatic negotiations with Syria, bouts of fighting have erupted between the two countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
That argument looks increasingly self-serving the longer the war drags out.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2024
As she drags out her time in Savannah all in the name of research, the director reminds her that she's been there too long, which puts the film over budget.
From Salon ● Dec. 9, 2023
Quinn drags out the last word, and Jonah turns red.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
