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  • present participle of drag.
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dragging

[drag-ing] / ˈdræg ɪŋ /


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“It’s not like we’re dragging them into a casino,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

Successive heat spells have roasted the continent since May, bringing temperatures of 40C and above -- and dragging drought and devastating wildfires in their wake.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

Spurs, noticing this, quickly move the ball back towards the left - ready to attack the space opened up by Tonali dragging players with him.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

In addition to dragging the pieces into place, much of the opening episode seems meant to satisfy an impulse to show off Kansas City — Sudeikis grew up in that area.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

We went down the road, Patch dragging his feet.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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