dragging

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But the listing prompted at least two peptide companies to sue the FDA, arguing it was dragging its feet on creating the bulks list of allowed compounding substances.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

U.S. officials want China’s help going after the makers of precursors, though Washington has long been frustrated by what officials have viewed as Beijing dragging its feet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Another factor dragging down crude was Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying the U.S. might “unsanction” Iranian oil that is already at sea.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

His legs felt like anchors dragging across the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

The memory comes back fast: Mom dragging me to the post office when we lived in Brooklyn.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy