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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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Late-arriving tax forms from partnerships and brokerage firms are also bogging down returns, O’Saben noted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

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

Aware of the backlog of passport renewals bogging down the system, Dr. Simonson was worried.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024

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