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
Brisk south-easterly winds developing on Tuesday and Wednesday will drag in much warmer air from the European continent.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 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
My skirts are gathered between my legs and tied like pantaloons so they do not drag in the dirt.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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