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No one disputes that higher diesel prices are a drag on the economy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

But this one could really drag well past the date when pitchers and catchers are due back in early February.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

The biggest drag on GDP came from a wider trade deficit — it knocked a whopping 3.3 percentage points off the economy’s growth rate.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

But it means any kind of pay rise could drag you into a higher tax bracket, or see a greater proportion of your income taxed than would otherwise be expected.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

Pressing my left foot against the doorframe, I drag the painting supplies into the hallway, and then half drag, half carry everything to unit 506.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

The surge in US petroleum earnings comes on the heels of similar increases at European companies as the US-Iran war drags on.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026

During an earnings call with analysts, GM executives cited growing pressure from record copper prices and elevated steel prices as the Iran war drags on.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Jones, who is known as a commodity trader, said he expects that oil prices could rise by another $20 or $25 a barrel as the Iran conflict drags on.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

But the cast and creator of the latest version, which drags Carrie's story forward 50 years into a world of social media, have been telling BBC Newsbeat why they believe it's still relevant in 2026.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Sam drags me in and out of stores for the rest of the afternoon.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

Worldwide vehicle deliveries fell 6.3 percent, dragged down by China where they cratered 24.8 percent.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

The opening partnership between Duckett and Tom Banton impressed again as the pair added 163 together before the latter frustratingly dragged on to his stumps for a fine 74.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

With its own index, research firm Capital Economics estimates that growth in China in the third quarter was 2%, dragged down by declining industrial activity, particularly in construction and petrochemicals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

The comments dragged Boeing’s stock to its lowest point in 18 months in a dramatic mid-morning drop that largely sustained into the afternoon.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026

He dragged down the stairs, trying to convince himself it was possible to be nice to Mary Lou.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

And there was not much improvement Tuesday -- Seoul-listed SK hynix and Samsung tanked around four percent, dragging the Kospi down more than two percent.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

But oil activities still had the biggest impact on dragging down GDP figures in Saudi Arabia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

Centre-back Danso was then sent off in the 17th minute for dragging down the Brazilian striker when he was clear through on goal.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

He is fixed on the live stream as a Ukrainian snare swoops in, hovers for a few seconds and drops a net on to the drone, dragging it from the sky.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

A telephone pole fell to the ground, dragging down wires that sparked and hissed like flaming snakes.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis