drag on

Example Sentences

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Tires on new cars have low “rolling resistance,” meaning there is less friction and drag on the engine as it propels the car forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

The primary drag on the ETI in May was the share of small firms reporting that jobs are “not able to be filled right now,” which dropped to its lowest level since May 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

When Bernstein was at the White House, he and his colleagues operated with the belief that bad enough consumer sentiment would eventually drag on spending, investment, and growth.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

A decision is expected later on Tuesday, but there is the chance it could drag on into Wednesday.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

But it would have been disrespectful to complain, or to let the ribbon with Don Berto’s name drag on the ground.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago