sag

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Mar. 15, 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

The shelves would sag, her husband would cheerfully hammer up more reinforcements, and the cycle continued from there.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

Bahandari says neglecting to account for weight distribution can cause your bookshelves to sag or collapse.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

As the hour got late, however, I could feel myself starting to sag.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama