dragging

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In the near-term, Lee holds that SpaceX’s upcoming float is dragging down U.S. stocks, mainly due to investors selling equities to raise cash to buy shares in Elon Musk’s company.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Would dragging the scandal into another season really be welcome for fans?

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The carousel of leaders has taken its toll, driving up borrowing costs and dragging down investment.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 0.2%, or 118 points, with declines in Chevron and Walmart shares dragging on the index.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Cassidy ran over, dragging Marcy by the hand.

From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene