drag
verb (used with object)
to draw with force, effort, or difficulty; pull heavily or slowly along; haul; trail.
has dragged
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present perfectof drag (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But a slumping farm economy has dragged down farmers’ spending on equipment in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Many homeowners benefiting from low rates from years ago have opted to stay put to maintain their rates, which has dragged down available inventory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The president’s comments come as the U.S.-Iran conflict has dragged on far longer than the White House initially outlined, at more than four months and counting.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
The messy breakup has dragged down the oil major’s shares as investors fret about a potential governance problem.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
Once Dad has dragged our luggage inside, Andre dons a pair of running shorts and claims he needs to “train for lacrosse.”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
