Synonyms

drag on

Idioms

Also, drag out. Prolong or be prolonged tediously. For example, The speech dragged on for another hour, or He dragged out the story in an excruciating manner. [First half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

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Whether the Middle East conflict drags on or ends swiftly remains an open question, but fear about the rapidly evolving AI landscape will linger.

From MarketWatch

If the war drags on and more interceptors are needed, the Pentagon would need to decide whether to access stockpiles in the Pacific, a U.S. official said.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the current Iran operation is vastly more complex and could drag on for weeks.

From Barron's

Pressure on inflation, plus a potential drag on growth, complicate the Fed’s calculus.

From Barron's

Epstein had pursued acquiring Bin Ennakhil since 2011, but disputes with the seller over the price and purchase arrangement dragged on for years.

From BBC

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