drag on
Example Sentences
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They in turn set a floor on other borrowing costs such as mortgage rates, so their rise can slow economic growth and drag on stock returns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
“Persistent uncertainty continued to be a drag on low- and moderate-income consumers and the organizations that serve them,” the Chicago Fed said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
In a show of confidence earlier this year, the Ellisons agreed to increase the payout to Warner investors should the regulatory approval process drag on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
"This is going to drag on for months and months."
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
The hours drag on into evening, then night.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
