dragging
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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
Ukraine has attacked Moscow and Saint Petersburg throughout the Kremlin's dragging offensive but large-scale hits on Russia's main cities are rare.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
We both suited up in permethrin-infused clothes and gaiters, and he went to work with his white flannel flag, dragging it to and fro on the grass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
There is no point at which the dragging of Schmitt for this performance would turn excessive.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2026
He stumbled forward on his knees, his lower legs dragging behind like huge chunks of ice.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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