drag in
Britishverb
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Walmart too is facing a hit from the jump in energy prices, estimating a $2 billion drag in fuel costs for all of 2026.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Any northerly wind will drag in the - still - cold Arctic air which limits temperatures.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
Qatar, the Emirates and Saudi Arabia all had pavilions along the main drag in town to tout the future of their countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 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
It was almost too much for me to drag in the loose sand.
From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson
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