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Walsh said in late April that demand for summer travel had held up well despite the fare increases, but airlines are nervously eyeing the prospects for oil prices as the Mideast war drags on.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The fate of Castillo and Otero and others like them has grown in importance to both the U.S. and Cuban governments as the standoff drags on.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Higher mortgage rates come amid signs of strain in the U.S. economy as the conflict in the Middle East drags on.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Meanwhile, Gulf Coast refineries are facing water surcharges as drought drags on in South Texas, but conservation by industrial users is unlikely to postpone a looming water emergency.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Phenotype, in short, drags genotypes behind it, like a cart pulling a horse.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee