What is a synonym for "drag on"?

Common synonyms include: abide, be infinitely repetitive, be tedious, bide, carry on, cease not.

Drag on

verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

1
To last too long. idiomatic
"Debate on the Kellogg Mar renunciation treaty dragged on in the senate today with no immediate prospect of final action."
2
proceed for an extended period of time wordnet
3
last unnecessarily long wordnet

"Debate on the Kellogg Mar renunciation treaty dragged on in the senate today with no immediate prospect of final action."