dragging

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The mission used inflatable cushions to pull it to the surface before dragging it back to the North Sea on a floating platform.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

In a report, the analyst says that U.S. tariffs are dragging BRP’s financial results, “and it is one of the most negatively affected companies that we are aware of.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

How do you advocate for yourself without coming across as whiny or dragging a coworker into the conversation when they probably never intended to reveal their salary?

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

French luxury group Kering, which owns Gucci, saw sales slide by six percent in the first quarter of this year, with the Italian fashion house still dragging down its performance.

From Barron's • May 17, 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