drag in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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By 1976, punk was becoming a commercial drag in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
On Friday a northwesterly wind will start to drag in some colder air from the Arctic region.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
The eurozone’s industry returned to slow growth in September, reflecting moderate resilience at a time of trade uncertainty and despite a significant drag in the month from volatile Irish data.
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
Dad and I drag in a high cocktail table to use as a podium—I have to be standing when I do my part.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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