The state has dragged its feet for 10 years.

The case dragged on for 11 years, ending in a settlement.

In 1993, the average case dragged on for 2 years and 4 months.

The proceedings against the prime minister have already dragged on for many years and stem from events almost two decades ago.

The trial related to this accusation dragged on for four years, before the defendants were found to be innocent.

While no criminal charges were filed, the case dragged on for six years before it was dropped.

The case dragged on for nearly four years and cost taxpayers millions of dollars.

She has been dragging it out for 3 years and it is still not finalized.

The cash flow at most of the others has been dragging for five years.

Moreover, without a compromise, we run the risk of dragging this issue behind us for many years to come.