sag

Example Sentences

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National rail said heat can cause overhead lines to expand and sag, line-side fires and also rails to buckle.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Tables that seemed to sag gently under the weight of carbohydrates.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

His investment provided a jolt of support for Nike, which has been plotting a turnaround after losing ground to rivals and seeing sales sag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Instead, Kirby and his team turned to sag ponds, or land depressions along active fault lines that often accumulate water.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024

He’s pallid, and his face seems to sag, like his skin has grown tired of clinging to the bone.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman