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

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

But that hasn't convinced officials or swathes of the population who have expressed increasing anger at the group for dragging Lebanon into a new war.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

May, a disgusted look on her face, had hooked her hands underneath the witch’s arms and was dragging her body toward the black ropes that had tied Jack up.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley