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to drag out
[phrase form: drag]
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to prolong or extend a situation, event, or process, often unnecessarily
Example
The negotiations were dragged out due to disagreements on minor details.
The legal proceedings were dragged out, increasing the stress on all parties involved.
The management promised not to drag out the decision-making process for the new project.
The teacher decided not to drag out the class unnecessarily and concluded the lesson on time.
The speaker seemed to drag out the presentation, causing some attendees to lose interest.
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