drag
verb (used with object)
to draw with force, effort, or difficulty; pull heavily or slowly along; haul; trail.
dragged
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past participleof drag.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof drag.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
dragverb (used with object)to draw with force, effort, or difficulty; pull heavily or slowly along; haul; trail.
Example Sentences
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Nothing Warsh said supports the idea that he was reluctant to hike or dragged into the decision.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Even as his trial dragged on for two weeks, Walters says, he remained convinced that he would soon be set free.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
A few weeks ago at the end of a dispiriting workday, I dragged my husband to an outdoor show headlined by The Breeders.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
She said students sometimes grew frustrated as the work dragged on and dust forced them to close the windows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Wearily, Abby forced herself back up on her forearms and dragged herself across the shore toward the dark cabin.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
