dragging

Example Sentences

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Gomes Akay was seen two days later dragging a large suitcase from the hotel.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

But the listing prompted at least two peptide companies to sue the FDA, arguing it was dragging its feet on creating the bulks list of allowed compounding substances.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Chief among the forces dragging on European banking is the gloomy outlook for economic growth and inflation fears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Another factor dragging down crude was Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying the U.S. might “unsanction” Iranian oil that is already at sea.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Val walked behind her, still strangely silent, her feet dragging.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda