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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Clark, who hasn’t played a game since July 15 because of a groin injury that ended her season, was dragged into the spotlight because of derogatory remarks made about her by WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 The government shutdown will drag into Friday — at least — after Wednesday’s failed votes, although bipartisan talks are happening on the sidelines. Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025 Hold onto your butts, this position battle could drag into the season. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025 Those who perceive this total control are prone to paranoia, leaving them mistrustful and lonely, while those who seek to profit from it are dragged into depravity. Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drag into

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“Drag into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drag%20into. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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