drag on

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When Bernstein was at the White House, he and his colleagues operated with the belief that bad enough consumer sentiment would eventually drag on spending, investment, and growth.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Governments in the region are likely to continue or introduce measures, such as fuel subsidies or price caps, to cushion higher energy costs’ drag on borrowers, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

However, any legal action that challenges the ruling in Turkey's Court of Cassation is expected to drag on.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“Overestimate what healthcare costs and long-term care facilities will cost in the future. The biggest drag on retirement nest eggs in your 80s and 90s is care,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

The hours drag on into evening, then night.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu