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
The deals have turned Occidental into a formidable oil-and-gas producer but also saddled it with billions of dollars in debt that weigh it down when oil prices sag.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 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
Bahandari says neglecting to account for weight distribution can cause your bookshelves to sag or collapse.
From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024
Above us, the sails lose their stiff convex tone, and sag limp and lifeless.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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