dragging

Example Sentences

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J.M.’s teacher told police that the boy is unable to use his legs from the knees down and that his only means of mobility is dragging or pulling himself up.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

ASML, Europe’s most valuable company, fell 4.4% in Amsterdam, dragging the AEX down 0.2%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 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

His legs felt like anchors dragging across the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

At the crack of dawn, DeeLee tiptoed into the room, dragging her doll by its hair, and switched to a cartoon show about princesses.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney