drag
Example Sentences
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When Earth's upper atmosphere heats up and expands, satellites orbiting the planet experience greater atmospheric drag.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Its premiere was Sunday night at Campbell Hall featuring readings by performance artist Taylor Mac, in flamboyant drag, and unflustered dancer/choreographer Lucinda Childs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
“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
Chip stocks in general faced their worst two-day decline since October, and big tech overall was the biggest drag on the market today.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
‘Come on,’ Dad says, and I drag myself after him.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
Vocabulary lists containing drag
Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Introductory
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Physics - Introductory
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