bog
noun
wet, spongy ground with soil composed mainly of decayed vegetable matter.
has bogged
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present perfectof bog (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Vance's comments came amid growing signs that President Donald Trump is trying to draw a line under the conflict that has bogged down his administration.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Mr. Zelensky’s frustrations with Mr. Zaluzhny have grown over the past year, as the fighting has bogged down in bloody, static trench warfare.
From New York Times ● Feb. 5, 2024
At other points, their offense has bogged down or their defense has leaked at the wrong time.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 28, 2022
The GAO found that HUD has bogged down the states in a disaster funding request process involving community development block grants.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 3, 2019
"My stupid animal has bogged himself!" said lady Cairnedge quietly.
From The Flight of the Shadow by George MacDonald
