dragging on
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“Those talks are still ongoing, with ITV promising an update soon. While it’s impossible to say why talks are dragging on, one can only speculate it is disagreement about price,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
"It's going to take time, because Rwanda has long profited by looting resources, and that's why the negotiations are dragging on," he said.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The absence of tourists leaves nearby shopkeepers and hotel owners with little to do, their days dragging on as they hope for the crowds to return and revive their businesses.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
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
And she's glad that I don't look like some complete Neanderthal with my knuckles dragging on the ground.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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