- present participle of sag.
sagging
Example Sentences
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The building hasn’t shown any movement since yesterday morning, when first responders found two buckled columns and several sagging floors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
If sagging cables touch trees or buildings below, that could cause an accident or power failure.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
A spokesman for Poland's long-distance rail operator, PKP Intercity, told AFP the heatwave was expected to affect traffic, with overhead power lines sagging and rails deforming.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
Middle and lower-income households are facing the most pressure, and until the war ends, “they will have little choice but to rein in their spending, weighing further on the sagging economy.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
Even the stands and press box seemed to be sagging.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
