dragging

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The Mag 7 might not be the most exposed to higher oil prices—think airlines—but they fell 16% in the first three months, dragging down the whole market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In the quarter ended in January, sales volumes for Hormel’s retail segment fell 6% from a year ago, dragging sales down by 2%.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

In a report, the analyst says that U.S. tariffs are dragging BRP’s financial results, “and it is one of the most negatively affected companies that we are aware of.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

How do you advocate for yourself without coming across as whiny or dragging a coworker into the conversation when they probably never intended to reveal their salary?

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

“Well, what a great thing this is!” he said, dragging a squirming Zheng away with one hand, the box tucked under the other arm.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook