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drag

noun as in something tedious or boring

noun as in a puff while smoking

verb as in haul something to a new place

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A stagnant jobs market is one of the biggest drags.

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Inspired by “Pee-wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special,” she learned she could connect with her community and chosen family through performing outrageous drag numbers that revered and ridiculed the season.

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New technologies, such as AI, should boost the productivity of the remaining workers and make up for some of the lost manpower, but not to the extent that would offset the demographic drag on growth.

Two great goals obviously against Leeds dragged his team from behind.

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That’s according to Deutsche Bank strategists who say bitcoin’s “portfolio integration is being tested,” a move that could be temporary or drag on longer.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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