drag
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“Going forward, Thailand’s tourism sector will remain a drag on growth as the geopolitical conflict persists,” ANZ said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
London-based drag queen Ginger Johnson said it was "absolutely right" that the capital had been named the best city in the world for culture.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
"If oil prices rise enough to significantly dent global goods demand, that would drag on China's activity," Leah Fahy of Capital Economics wrote in a note last week.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
The U.S. stock market scored a fresh record close on Monday, despite growing anxiety around the economic fallout should the Iran war drag into the summer.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
The wolf carcasses were too heavy to drag away, so he decided to camp further upstream.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
Vocabulary lists containing drag
Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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Physics - Introductory
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