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
The AI trade is propelling stocks to new heights—and it is dragging the rest of the market along for the ride.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 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
Penelope hoped Svetlana had not had the burden of dragging the heavy mailbag back to the post office.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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