drag on

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Iran's chief negotiator warned Sunday that Tehran would not trust Washington or agree to any deal unless its rights were fully secured, underlining the gap between the two sides as talks drag on.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Governments in the region are likely to continue or introduce measures, such as fuel subsidies or price caps, to cushion higher energy costs’ drag on borrowers, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

However, any legal action that challenges the ruling in Turkey's Court of Cassation is expected to drag on.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“Overestimate what healthcare costs and long-term care facilities will cost in the future. The biggest drag on retirement nest eggs in your 80s and 90s is care,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

And then for some months she had been a drag on him.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes