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

U.S. officials want China’s help going after the makers of precursors, though Washington has long been frustrated by what officials have viewed as Beijing dragging its feet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

U.S. stocks extended their slide on Friday, dragging the Nasdaq deeper into correction territory and pulling the S&P 500 closer to one.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Jonah thought about grabbing his sister, holding her back, dragging her away to Mom and Dad and safety.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix