sag
verb (used without object)
to sink or bend downward by weight or pressure, especially in the middle.
has sagged
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present perfectof sag (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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Home improvement activity has sagged amid a stagnant housing market, high interest rates and general uncertainty among consumers about the economic environment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025
Live Nation’s stock is up more than 17% so far this year, but its performance has sagged in recent weeks.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2025
The popularity of Scholz's coalition has sagged during a period of weak economic performance, rising inflation and higher interest rates.
From Reuters ● Nov. 28, 2023
Since the spring, growth has sagged and home prices have suffered, shaking consumer and investor confidence.
From New York Times ● Sep. 6, 2023
The left side of his face has sagged, as if every muscle in it has died.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
