dragging

Example Sentences

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Gomes Akay was seen two days later dragging a large suitcase from the hotel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

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

Gold futures continued falling, dragging down shares in miners of precious metals.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 453 points, or 0.9%, dragging the blue-chip index 3% lower for the week in its steepest retreat since April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

“Well, what a great thing this is!” he said, dragging a squirming Zheng away with one hand, the box tucked under the other arm.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook