dragging

Example Sentences

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ASML, Europe’s most valuable company, fell 4.4% in Amsterdam, dragging the AEX down 0.2%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

But the listing prompted at least two peptide companies to sue the FDA, arguing it was dragging its feet on creating the bulks list of allowed compounding substances.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

His legs felt like anchors dragging across the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Gold futures continued falling, dragging down shares in miners of precious metals.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

He was out the door, dragging me along.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell