drag down

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to depress or demoralize

   the flu really dragged her down

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Example Sentences

But what if oil prices, on a nosebleed climb since the Iran war started a month ago, drags down corporate profits?

From Barron's

Fears that AI could disrupt industries such as software have dragged down stocks in the once-hot industry, and many investors are watching the private-credit market closely for additional cracks.

From The Wall Street Journal

The dilemma for the Fed is that an energy shock can simultaneously push prices higher and drag down economic growth by squeezing household budgets and raising costs for businesses.

From The Wall Street Journal

But these problems don’t pose a systemic risk that threatens to drag down the economy again.

From Barron's

Designer Brands reported lower comparable sales for the fiscal fourth quarter, dragged down by a decline in its direct-to-consumer channel.

From The Wall Street Journal

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