dragging

Example Sentences

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The carousel of leaders has taken its toll, driving up borrowing costs and dragging down investment.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

In a report, the analyst says that U.S. tariffs are dragging BRP’s financial results, “and it is one of the most negatively affected companies that we are aware of.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

How do you advocate for yourself without coming across as whiny or dragging a coworker into the conversation when they probably never intended to reveal their salary?

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

There's been so much change at Celtic, Martin O'Neill's wise counsel dragging the team forward and back into contention after the dismal days under Nancy.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

She plunged in, dragging packs and sleeping-sack behind her.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver