drag
verb (used with object)
to draw with force, effort, or difficulty; pull heavily or slowly along; haul; trail.
had dragged
-
past perfectof drag.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Venetians, in particular, who had dragged their feet about aiding the Romans, came to bitterly regret the fall as the Ottomans gradually chipped away at their maritime empire in the eastern Mediterranean.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Even so, Juaire said she stands by her support for the new plan because the Purdue case had dragged on too long.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026
For years, Cleveland's Museum of Art had dragged its feet, claiming there was insufficient evidence to prove where it came from, Boz said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
Up until this week, the dispute over sudden changes to employees’ healthcare plans and other work rules had dragged through federal court with no end in sight.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2025
I wondered whether Dedd would be implicated now that I had dragged her with me to Monte Cristi.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
