sag

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Comcast, parent of NBCUniversal, has seen its stock sag over the past five years, which some skeptical of its play for Warner say could create challenges in funding a competitive offer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

That magnitude of surge could cause transmission lines that remained energized to heat up, sag, arc and potentially start a fire, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

The composite decking products can sag if you space the floor joists too far apart.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

I’ll say something, or Abby will, and they sag.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli