dragging
Example Sentences
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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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