dragging

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The party's schools spokesperson Caroline Voaden said they had "delivered a major win for pupils, teachers, and families" by "dragging the government" towards introducing a ban.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

In general, a larger deficit means that the government has to issue more debt to investors to finance its expenditures, potentially dragging on bond prices and pushing up their yields.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

In late March, as the Iran war was dragging into its 26th day, Kushner appeared at a Saudi investment conference in Miami.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

He sees that possible as fears over energy shortages and rate hikes could trigger “eventual negative growth shocks around the world,” potentially dragging major economies into recession.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Zayd is in his swimming trunks behind Baba, dragging his wet towel on the ground.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan