drag in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Any northerly wind will drag in the - still - cold Arctic air which limits temperatures.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Oh, and there he was dancing again, in drag, in Sabrina Carpenter’s “Tears” video.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
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
There was always a giant secondhand couch, and whenever it wore out someone would drag in a new one.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 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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