dragged
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Industrials were the biggest laggard on Wednesday, dragged down by a swirl of other factors including rising oil prices, and expectations of a Fed interest rate hike.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
But as drought and wildfires dragged on in California in recent years, she started to question whether keeping the thirsty lawn made sense.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
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
Zverev made slightly fewer errors to move a double break ahead at 3-0 and dragged himself over the line as the 24-year-old Cobolli ran out of steam.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
He put his hands to his forehead and left them there for a minute, then dragged them across his head till they grabbed each other at the back of it.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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