dragged
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Industrials were the biggest laggard on Wednesday, dragged down by a swirl of other factors including rising oil prices, and expectations of a Fed interest rate hike.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
China wants stability on its border and influence in Pyongyang, but without being dragged into crises triggered by North Korea's nuclear ambitions.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
As the innings dragged, both the Dodgers and the Angels failed to find momentum.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
After an initial surge, though, it dragged on S&P 500 index funds for months.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
His boots, his big parka, his rasping snow pants, they all dragged at him.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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