drag on
Example Sentences
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None of this necessarily means that SpaceX will be a drag on the market.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Iran's chief negotiator warned Sunday that Tehran would not trust Washington or agree to any deal unless its rights were fully secured, underlining the gap between the two sides as talks drag on.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Governments in the region are likely to continue or introduce measures, such as fuel subsidies or price caps, to cushion higher energy costs’ drag on borrowers, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
A decision is expected later on Tuesday, but there is the chance it could drag on into Wednesday.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The Courters had warned me that lawsuits could drag on for years.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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