drag down
Example Sentences
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The drop in revenue appeared to drag down the stock even as adjusted earnings came in ahead of Wall Street’s estimates.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
The risk that a widening conflict would drag down growth and tip the economy into a downturn had been the last, best argument for resuming rate cuts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Still, any drop in oil prices is likely to drag down shares in Chevron and Exxon.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
The dilemma for the Fed is that an energy shock can simultaneously push prices higher and drag down economic growth by squeezing household budgets and raising costs for businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
His senses were disordered; all he knew was hold tight and drag down.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
