Pulling something along slowly and with difficulty (8)

I believe the answer is:

dragging

(Other definitions for dragging that I've seen before include "Searching river or sea bed with nets, hooks etc" , "Pulling along" , "Pulling against resistance" , "Pulling against reluctance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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