dragged
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The Camden, N.J.-based company had cut its initial fiscal-year outlook in March as weak demand for its snacks dragged on sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
As the innings dragged, both the Dodgers and the Angels failed to find momentum.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Alphabet shares are down 4.6% over the past two trading sessions, dragged down by the $80 billion equity offering as well as a broader tech pullback.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
NASUWT's Justin McCamphill said the department had "dragged their heels and lacked the courage to take on the difficult issues with clear statements about the requirements placed on teachers".
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The more the moments dragged, the more Danny convinced himself that this girl was going to tell on him.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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