dragging
Example Sentences
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The next biggest losers were American Express, and Home Depot, which were each only dragging the Dow down by around 35 points.
From Barron's
The memory comes back fast: Mom dragging me to the post office when we lived in Brooklyn.
From Literature
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As soon as he was far enough, he bolted to the pipes for his clothes and backpack and exited the site, dragging himself behind the nearby gas station to get dressed.
From Literature
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She has accused the health board of "dragging their heels" over sharing her medical records while she considers whether to take legal action against them.
From BBC
Fellow Labour MP Florence Eshalomi, who chairs the Commons Housing Committee which will scrutinise the draft law, said the bill's delay was disappointing and "the government need to stop dragging their feet".
From BBC
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