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Taken to against one’s will, it was slow and boring (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dragged

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'taken' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with communicating as well as being past participle verbs.
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(Other definitions for dragged that I've seen before include "Hauled" , "Pulled along roughly" , "Trailed" , "Drew slowly or heavily" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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