drag on
Example Sentences
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“Overestimate what healthcare costs and long-term care facilities will cost in the future. The biggest drag on retirement nest eggs in your 80s and 90s is care,” he said.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
A decision is expected later on Tuesday, but there is the chance it could drag on into Wednesday.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
After joining, Narvekar sold off illiquid investments at discounts, a drag on the endowment’s returns for years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
"If oil prices rise enough to significantly dent global goods demand, that would drag on China's activity," Leah Fahy of Capital Economics wrote in a note last week.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
The summer did drag on, and we were very chipper when it came to an end.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
