dragged on
Example Sentences
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As the trial dragged on, stays became longer than anyone anticipated and accommodation became a constant scramble.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
For property giant Evergrande, the face of China's real estate woes, an excruciating saga that has dragged on for years culminated on Thursday with court rulings ordering fines and jail terms.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Brent crude oil prices rose on Tuesday as negotiations over the strait dragged on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The president’s comments come as the U.S.-Iran conflict has dragged on far longer than the White House initially outlined, at more than four months and counting.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
Herrod seems to have left camp within minutes of the main group, but he fell farther and farther behind as the ascent dragged on.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
