dragging

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U.S. officials want China’s help going after the makers of precursors, though Washington has long been frustrated by what officials have viewed as Beijing dragging its feet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

At 29, after years painstakingly building her career in L.A. and fresh after touring with Kesha, Slayyyter is dragging her music back where it began.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

But that hasn't convinced officials or swathes of the population who have expressed increasing anger at the group for dragging Lebanon into a new war.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 453 points, or 0.9%, dragging the blue-chip index 3% lower for the week in its steepest retreat since April.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

I felt a quick pain in my chest, imagining the sídhe sneaking up from their fairy ring and dragging the boy children down.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff