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bogging

British  
/ ˈbɒɡɪŋ /

adjective

  1. informal filthy; covered in dirt and grime

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Carolla said it’s a symptom of the larger trend across L.A. that he regularly complains about: regulations and over-engineering bogging development down to the point where no one can afford to build.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

"For that potential purchase to best compliment Netflix, the planned split of WBD would make its studio more attractive without bogging it down with TV networks that aren't as agile as Netflix," Benes told AFP.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

The filmmakers do well to get a thick financial glossary across without bogging down the movie.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2023

With winter conditions bogging down military troops and leaving both sides looking ahead to spring offensives, President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday called on Ukrainians from all regions to remain unified.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2023

There was sand in the road and they had to throw all their weight on the pedals to keep from bogging.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers