drag
Example Sentences
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Rising oil prices increase the cost of production and transportation and are a drag on consumer confidence and spending, therefore slowing overall economic growth.
From Barron's
"But if the conflict drags on, we could run into more problems," he added.
From Barron's
He whined a couple of times, moved back and forth as if he might be going to drag the team over the edge, then disappeared from view.
From Literature
He was out the door, dragging me along.
From Literature
Who dragged whom and where they dragged each other is irrelevant.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
