bogged down

In fact, “Wicked” operates with its audience constantly in mind, keeping an amiable pace that manages not to be bogged down by too many songs or unnecessary reprises.

While DeSantis was bogged down with official duties in Florida, Trump moved early to define the contours of the campaign, Lanza said.

They are now bogged down in the mud in what has become a battle of attrition.

But Germany’s planned military revamp has got bogged down in bureaucracy.

“We are all going to experience some losses. But when you try to focus on the gains, it is easier to not be bogged down by past regrets.”