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dragged 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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Peru's presidential election is stuck in a statistical tie, according to an early tally by the pollster Ipsos, echoing previous elections that have dragged on for days or even weeks.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Caruso remained in the lead — though it continued to shrink — as the week dragged on, but by Saturday, Bass had pulled ahead with 50.78% of the counted vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

An initial vote related to the fund dragged on for about three hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The cross-listed stock also dragged on the German DAX, which fell 0.2%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

As the morning dragged on and the sun beat down, my head began to pound.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer