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

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

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Our efforts tend to sag when we feel comfortable in our roles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 18, 2025

When the boy’s not looking, Jamie’s shoulders sag as he trudges up the stairs to Isla’s sickbed, showing us a hint of adult complexities he alone understands.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

It was small and, even before it was close enough to reveal its peeling paint, seemed to sag in the water.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson