- present participle of sag.
sagging
Example Sentences
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The building hasn’t shown any movement since yesterday morning, when first responders found two buckled columns and several sagging floors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
If sagging cables touch trees or buildings below, that could cause an accident or power failure.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
A spokesman for Poland's long-distance rail operator, PKP Intercity, told AFP the heatwave was expected to affect traffic, with overhead power lines sagging and rails deforming.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
Teachers use it as a behavioral bargaining chip, administrators weigh playtime against sagging test scores and researchers argue over how best to structure the minutes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Of course the sagging mattress analogy can take us only so far because it doesn’t incorporate the effect of time.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
