drag in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Oh, and there he was dancing again, in drag, in Sabrina Carpenter’s “Tears” video.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
On Friday a northwesterly wind will start to drag in some colder air from the Arctic region.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
Much of the drag in eurozone production came from a 9.4% decline in Ireland, where production data is notoriously volatile due to its location as a home for multinational firms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2025
State and local economies will likely see a drag in sales tax revenue, while the retail and transportation sectors could be plagued by declining demand and activity.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2025
“You think you’re a man,” he said, dropping his arm and letting the switch drag in the dust of the yard.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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