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drag

[drag] / dræg /


NOUN
a puff while smoking
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VERB
haul something to a new place
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Uber Technologies shares surged on Wednesday, heading toward their biggest gain in nearly a year, after the company issued upbeat guidance, despite an expected drag from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Despite strong growth in its artificial intelligence data center business, prolonged weakness in demand from auto customers will drag on investors’ outlook for the company, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

RBC Capital Markets analyst Trung Huynh described the print as solid overall, noting Covid demand was fading faster than expected, but still with a minimal drag on results given the strength of Pfizer’s portfolio.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

One of the midfield two often moved wide either to drag one of Villa's midfielders with them - or to receive the ball unmarked themselves.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

My feet drag as I follow Lou Ann down the path to her house.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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