dragging

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The prospect of the Strait of Hormuz reopening is also dragging down oil prices, easing fears about inflation and weakening the case for central banks to hike interest rates.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

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

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

Who are now dragging kitchen chairs into the living room to stand on.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller