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Discover LudwigThe phrase "dragged out" is correct and can be used in written English.
It means to extend or prolong something, often in a tedious or unnecessary way. It can also refer to physically pulling or dragging something out. Example: "The meeting was dragged out for hours due to endless arguments and debates."
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But the talks dragged out.
Nothing is dragged out.
The last word was dragged out.
Bilateral talks can be dragged out.
Eventually, the big boards are dragged out.
Adebowale was also dragged out.
I dragged out the stepladder.
Every cliche is dragged out.
They'd been overlived, dragged out too often.
Billy boy dragged out mummy Maggie again.
Collections dragged out far longer than anticipated.
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