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dragging on

VERB

extend time of action

Synonyms

WEAK

continue draw out endure extend go on slowly keep going lengthen persist prolong protract spin out stretch out

Antonyms

WEAK

complete

Example Sentences

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Peace talks expected to take place between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend didn’t go ahead, dragging on investor sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Chief among the forces dragging on European banking is the gloomy outlook for economic growth and inflation fears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Omid, a 26-year-old in Tehran, said "people are becoming slightly uneasy about how long the situation is dragging on".

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Collier-Keywood not being present allowed him off the hook at times, with WRU community director Geraint John and board member Alison Thorne in the room in Cardiff Bay and some questions from politicians dragging on.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

With the fighting dragging on, Henry IV was not crowned until 1594, a year after he had once again declared himself to be a Catholic, and even then the conflict with Spain continued.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin