dragging

Example Sentences

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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

Tuesday’s consumer-price index readout intensified Wall Street’s inflation anxiety, dragging on tech stocks and the S&P 500.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I’m a firm believer that any meal involving golden egg yolks, a skillet full of sauce and toasted bread meant for dragging through said sauce is already halfway to perfection.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

“That move is dragging the rest of the space higher — in many cases for no real fundamental reason.”

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

I asked, dragging my left foot to clear the last bit of dung from my beloved boots.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan