drag
verb (used with object)
to draw with force, effort, or difficulty; pull heavily or slowly along; haul; trail.
has dragged
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present perfectof drag (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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The president’s comments come as the U.S.-Iran conflict has dragged on far longer than the White House initially outlined, at more than four months and counting.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
The certification of the MAX 7 has dragged on for years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The case has dragged due to judicial and prosecutorial recusals and other procedural challenges in what has become known as "Stop Stalingrad", in reference to a tactic aimed at wearing down proceeding through constant appeals.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
The fallout has dragged the Gulf states into the war amid the largest energy supply disruption in history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
The leading German Sunday newspaper, Bild am Sonntag, reported: “Fischer has dragged chess down to the level of a wrestling match. We’ve never known of such arrogance and snobbism.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
