drag (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drag (out)
Verb
  • The streaming giant joined a lengthening list of companies that have topped analysts’ profit expectations for the end of 2024.
    Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Trump had previously floated exercising a 90-day extension written into the law to lengthen the deadline for a sale and reportedly considered issuing an executive order.
    Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 19 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Taxes increased, public spending was reined in, and price controls were largely abolished.
    Marina P. Asins, Architectural Digest, 26 Jan. 2025
  • One should be convinced of his increasing persuasive influence in the United States and in affairs with allies.
    Richard E. Vatz, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The potential economic consequences extend beyond price hikes.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Increasing warmth also extended the window for foraging the rats.
    Tracy J. Wholf, CBS News, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The spontaneity of form also allows Thatcher to stretch wholly different creative muscles.
    William Earl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Companies need to encourage all their employees and applicants to stretch their boundaries, learn new skills and prepare themselves for the jobs of the future.
    Phillip Molnar, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Art Basel’s annual edition in Miami during Art Week always draws out the glamour crowd.
    Eric Fuller, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Anticipation for its second season has been tortuously drawn out for fans.
    Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Nor would officials answer questions about penalties for permit violations or prolonging the inspection process.
    Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Any other course would prolong the substantial, nationwide chilling effect caused by §441b’s corporate expenditure ban.
    Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Drag (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drag%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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