drags on

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Investors, who hoped for a short conflict, now warn that the longer fighting drags on, the worse price pressures will be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Meanwhile, Gulf Coast refineries are facing water surcharges as drought drags on in South Texas, but conservation by industrial users is unlikely to postpone a looming water emergency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

The day drags on turning into evening and there's no break in the weather.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins