sag

Example Sentences

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Tables that seemed to sag gently under the weight of carbohydrates.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Our efforts tend to sag when we feel comfortable in our roles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 18, 2025

When the boy’s not looking, Jamie’s shoulders sag as he trudges up the stairs to Isla’s sickbed, showing us a hint of adult complexities he alone understands.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

The composite decking products can sag if you space the floor joists too far apart.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

Hotah saw him sag back into his chair.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin