sag

Example Sentences

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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

Kirby has identified at least three other sag ponds in Southern California for potential research in the future, and several others in the Central Valley and Northern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024

Most of this fuel spilled into a fire suppression line and sat there for six months, causing the line to sag.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024

Atop each corner of the cell-block’s wall, rounded guard towers seemed to sag sadly at their edges as though the prison itself had exhaled a final dying gasp.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith