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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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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

After an initial surge, though, it dragged on S&P 500 index funds for months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

And in talks with both Trump and Putin, Xi faced leaders mired in costly wars that have dragged on for longer than they anticipated.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Tech stocks dragged on major indexes Monday, with the Nasdaq composite losing 0.5%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

But the days dragged on, and they grew heavy with snow again.

From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt