drags on

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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

While output in the eurozone has shown some resilience over the first quarter, as the conflict in the Middle East drags on, the outlook for industry—and for the broader economy—has further weakened.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

If the Iran war drags on, spiking energy prices further and snarling global supply chains, "at some point the economy is not going to be able to digest all the shocks," he said.

From Barron's • May 13, 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

Later I saw him mimicking me; he would recline on the sofa with his little legs propped on pillows, speaking intermittently into the recorder as though he were taking drags on a cigarette.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee