sag

Example Sentences

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National rail said heat can cause overhead lines to expand and sag, line-side fires and also rails to buckle.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

His investment provided a jolt of support for Nike, which has been plotting a turnaround after losing ground to rivals and seeing sales sag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Instead, Kirby and his team turned to sag ponds, or land depressions along active fault lines that often accumulate water.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

She slowly began to sag to the left, throbbing horribly, and fell in the dust.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White