dragging

Example Sentences

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That could be necessary if there’s a recession because of higher prices at the pump dragging down consumer spending and business hiring.

From Barron's • 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, initially dragging down shares in miners of precious metals.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

The walking was at once more difficult here, the going more arduous, the snow deeper, but at least we weren’t dragging along with hundreds of others, being endlessly held up.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo