drag into
phrasal verb
dragged into; dragging into; drags into
: to involve (a person, group, etc.) in (a difficult or complicated situation)
I'm sorry for dragging you into this.
We will not let the country be dragged into another war.
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The Colorado Avalanche got dragged into a defensive slog Wednesday night with the Los Angeles Kings, but having more world-class players than the other team works in those types of contests, too.
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Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
And number three is, how close is this country to being dragged into some sort of global conflict?
—CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
Georgian Dream has used the specter of being dragged into the Ukraine war to controversial effect in its campaign material.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024
Mega-discount retailer Kohl’s got dragged into the false reference price lawsuit game earlier this year, as well.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
And number three is, how close is this country to being dragged into some sort of global conflict?
—CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
Georgian Dream has used the specter of being dragged into the Ukraine war to controversial effect in its campaign material.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 26 Oct. 2024
Mega-discount retailer Kohl’s got dragged into the false reference price lawsuit game earlier this year, as well.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Drag into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drag%20into. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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