drag down

British  

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to depress or demoralize

   the flu really dragged her down

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Example Sentences

The selloff in copper and precious-metals futures dragged down shares in Arizona mining firms, the world’s largest gold producer and a silver company with assets stretching from Alaska to Quebec.

From The Wall Street Journal

Loan restructurings can take years to sort through, tying up capital and dragging down values, keeping stocks under pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the first time in six months, the construction sector was lower, dragged down by engineering activities and a third straight month of declined in residential building construction.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a result, the high price tag alone drags down the rating.

From The Wall Street Journal

Veterinarians believe Sparky was struck by a car and dragged down the asphalt street, tearing ligaments and leaving him with a bone-deep wound — and his family with significant medical bills.

From Los Angeles Times

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