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
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
Bahandari says neglecting to account for weight distribution can cause your bookshelves to sag or collapse.
From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024
He was mostly dead weight, and I felt his head bounce softly on my shoulder and his body sag against me like a big damp loaf.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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