dragging

Example Sentences

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This shift indicates that the continuing war in the Middle East may be dragging down global demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

In late March, as the Iran war was dragging into its 26th day, Kushner appeared at a Saudi investment conference in Miami.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

He sees that possible as fears over energy shortages and rate hikes could trigger “eventual negative growth shocks around the world,” potentially dragging major economies into recession.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

So Kompany rotated his players around, dragging opposition defenders out of position.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The ground was covered with pebbles; her arms hurt when she leaned on them and her legs, dragging behind, got more scrapes.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret