drag in
Example Sentences
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By 1976, punk was becoming a commercial drag in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
A north-westerly wind will drag in some colder air with temperatures on Monday actually falling below average in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia all had pavilions along the main drag in town to tout the future of their countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
State and local economies will likely see a drag in sales tax revenue, while the retail and transportation sectors could be plagued by declining demand and activity.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2025
“You think you’re a man,” he said, dropping his arm and letting the switch drag in the dust of the yard.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
